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We’re a Portland-based couple, and we want you to fall in love with Oregon like we have. We use our own experiences – what we like, what we don’t, and what we wish we had done differently – to inform our detailed Oregon travel guides so that you can plan an amazing trip, big or small.
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We’ve Seen Oregon as Travelers and as Residents.
We think that we have a unique perspective on Oregon.
We’ve seen the state through the eyes of a tourist – we’ve spent more than three months in total exploring Oregon – and now we’ve seen it as (new) residents.
We’re sharing our journey in Oregon to help you discover something new and plan your next adventure.
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How to Plan a Perfect Oregon Road Trip Itinerary (2023)
When we quit our corporate jobs in February 2020 to travel the world after years of talking about it, saving money, and spending hours planning our trip, Oregon barely made the list. We figured, sure, it looks nice, maybe we’ll spend a week in Oregon on our way up to Seattle. Well, things changed pretty…
Hey hey! We’re Matt and Alysha.
While neither of us grew up in Oregon, we’ve fallen head over heels in love with the state over the past few years, and finally made the move to Portland after five years of saying things like “now’s not quite right, maybe in a few years.”
To be honest, until a few years ago, we had never really thought about exploring Oregon. Matt is from Seattle, Alysha from Northern California, and Oregon was just a little too close to home, often skipped over for “sexier” destinations.
Until 2020, when we spent a full two months living in our converted Honda Odyssey on a road trip around Oregon.
From the towering snow-capped peaks of the Cascades, to the never-ending evergreen forests that stretch as far as the eye can see, to the spectacular sunsets on the Oregon Coast, we are deeply in love with our new home state.
Hiking the Beacon Rock Trail: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re looking for a quick and easy hike with some great views up and down the Columbia River Gorge, look no further than the Beacon Rock Trail. It’s not a flat stroll by any stretch of the imagination, but it is one of the easier hikes in the Gorge with stellar views, especially on…
The Incredible Sleeping Beauty Trail: A Complete Trail Guide
This trail is nothing short of amazing, and the view of Mount Adams at the top of the steep climb is the best vista of the mountain that we’ve ever personally taken in. If this trail was within 45 minutes of either Portland or the I-5 corridor, it would be packed every single weekend in…
The Multnomah – Wahkeena Falls Loop Trail: A Complete Guide
The Multnomah – Wahkeena Falls Loop covers five miles of peak Columbia River Gorge beauty, with babbling creeks, dense ferny forest, and FIVE waterfalls along the way. If you hike this trail, you’ll get a crash course in what makes the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area special. As we were hiking this trail recently,…