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A travel guide to Oregon: 7 wonders of the Beaver State full of breathtaking scenery
Oregon is full of scenic wonders, from breathtaking waterfalls to magnificent national parks that capture travelers’ attention.
The state is packed with educational experiences with its many museums, tranquil moments in relaxing gardens and hikes surrounded by natural beauty with majestic waterfalls.
If traveling with young kids, there is plenty in Oregon for them as well, with attractions like the Oregon Coast Aquarium and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI).
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If traveling to Oregon, below are a handful of destinations that are sure to be worth your while.
- Portland Japanese Garden
- Multnomah Falls
- Crater Lake National Park
- Oregon Coast Aquarium
- Silver Falls State Park
- Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
- Cannon Beach
Silver Falls State Park and Cannon Beach are two popular destinations to visit while in Oregon. (Getty Images)
1. Portland Japanese Garden
While in Oregon, the Portland Japanese Garden is a popular destination.
The tranquil gardens in Washington Park overlook the city.
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They were designed in 1963 and span over 12.5 acres, according to the Portland Japanese Garden’s website.
There are eight separate garden styles that make up the destination, per the source. The destination features beautiful streams and an authentic Japanese Tea House.
Portland Japanese Garden will provide a relaxing experience for your vacation. (Jumping Rocks/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
2. Multnomah Falls
Multnomah Falls is one of the tallest, year-round waterfalls in America and is the most visited natural recreational site in the Pacific Northwest, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
More than two million visitors visit the 620-foot falls every year, according to the source.
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If you enjoy a hike, Larch Mountain Trail #441 is one of the most popular to check out in the area.
3. Crater Lake National Park
Crater Lake National Park is a landmark you won’t want to miss on your vacation in Oregon.
Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States at 1,943 feet, according to the National Park Service.
Rain and snow fill the lake, making its water extra blue and beautiful.
Crater Lake in Oregon is the deepest in the country. (Bernard Friel/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Crater Lake was created 7,700 years ago from an eruption, according to the National Park Service.
The most popular time of year to visit the park is from July until September, reports Travel Oregon, which is the official tourism destination marketing agency in the state.
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4. Oregon Coast Aquarium
Oregon Coast Aquarium is said to be a fun-filled destination for kids and adults alike.
Oregon Coast Aquarium offers unique experiences for guests, allowing them to get up close to their favorite aquatic creatures.
If you want to visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium during your vacation, head to Newport, Oregon.
Oregon Coast Aquarium is full of viewing experiences for guests, including a tunnel for visitors to walk through while they’re surrounded by fish. (Don and Melinda Crawford/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
5. Silver Falls State Park
Silver Falls State Park is located near Salem, Oregon.
There are 10 waterfalls that make up the park, with five that are more than 100 feet long, according to Oregon.com.
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Silver Falls State Park features a 7.2 mile loop that many hikers choose to complete during their visit.
6. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Portland is where you can find the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI).
This science museum will provide hours of fun for the whole family with the five exhibition halls that lie between its walls and auditoriums where you can see a film.
Also at the museum, nestled on the east bank of the Willamette River, you can see the USS Blueback submarine, which was used in the movie, “The Hunt for Red October,” according to U.S. News and Travel.
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is full of interesting exhibits that will provide hours of fun for everyone. (iStock)
7. Cannon Beach
For breathtaking coastline views, Cannon Beach is the spot to be in Oregon.
You can stay right on the water at one of Cannon Beach’s many oceanfront hotels, with an abundance of places to grab a bite to eat.
At Cannon Beach, you can also see Haystack Rock, enjoy hours of shopping and explore art galleries.
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A brush in North Kona, near the Ulu Wini Apartments, has closed a portion of Hina Lani Street, between Route 190 and Ane Keokalole Highway.
According to Hawai‘i Island police, the road is expected to be closed for the next three hours and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Hawai‘i Fire Assistant Chief Chris Carvalho confirmed at least two engines, two brush trucks, Chopper 2 and a medic vehicle responded to the blaze that started in some bushes.
No evacuations or injuries have been reported at this time.
At 11:09 a.m., an AlertWest camera, installed by Hawaiian Electric in wildfire-prone areas, showed smoke billowing above the Keahuolu Courthouse. As of 12:06 p.m., that smoke appears to have dissipated.
This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
(KRON) — An Idaho man is recovering after a life-threatening rattlesnake bite during a family visit to Oroville, Northern California. Chris Howarth spent nearly two weeks in intensive care following the incident in his mother’s garden.
During his 12-day stay in intensive care, Howarth received 54 vials of anti-venom and multiple blood transfusions, split between six days at Oroville Hospital and six days after being flown to Stanford.
Six weeks after the incident, he is approximately 80% recovered.
Howarth initially believed the bites were a prick from a thorn or a “star thistle or one of those goat heads.” He described the sensation as feeling “like getting your blood drawn.”
“I think I got bit twice. I said ‘ow’ again and ‘ow’ again. It almost felt like getting your blood drawn,” said Howarth. Howarth also noted he “didn’t hear it at all” when his father went to inspect the area and observed the snake shaking its tail without making noise.
As his wife drove him to the hospital, his condition worsened.
“On the way there, he was started kind of feeling some numbness and tingling in his mouth and his tongue so I knew we needed to get to the closest hospital,” said Jenny Howarth.
Howarth is still experiencing lingering effects from the bite, including swelling, soreness and fatigue.
“My leg is still kind of sore and tender, my ankle still swells, I barely got able to tie a shoe just a few days ago and also still having lingering effects of fatigue,” Howarth said.
California’s Poison Control system has received 77 rattlesnake-related calls this year, with experts reporting encounters are occurring earlier and more frequently. Dr. Rafa Lima, an emergency physician at Kaiser Permanente in San Leandro, explained that rattlesnake venom “destroys local tissue and causes a lot of pain and swelling.”
Dr. Lima advised immediate medical attention for suspected venomous snake bites. “If you are bitten by a snake with a rattle or you suspect is venomous, you should really get care immediately,” Dr. Lima said.
He also dispelled common myths, stating, “There’s a common myth that you should just tourniquet up the wound and bind it and mobilize it, or even try to suck the venom out but all that does is delays the time to get treatment and the longer the venom is in the tissue, the worst prognosis.”
Howarth mentioned that the weather conditions were unexpected for a rattlesnake encounter.
“That day and even the day before, it kind of been cooler and it had been raining so we weren’t expecting to see a rattlesnake,” she said.
Howarth hopes his experience highlights that rattlesnakes pose a risk in garden areas, not just hiking trails, even during cooler weather. Howarth hopes to return to work next week.
Those who want to donate to a GoFundMe set up for Howarth can do so here.
All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by KRON4. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat information into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by KRON4 staff before being published.
HELENA, Mont — Gov. Greg Gianforte is backing a new effort to keep data centers from driving up Montanans’ power bills.
This week, Gianforte announced Montana is signing on to the Ratepayer Protection Pledge — an initiative endorsed by President Trump.
Several major technology companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle, and XAI first signed the pledge back in March.
The pledge comes as data center development continues to grow — raising questions about how much new energy will be needed and who will pay for it.
NBC Montana spoke with Julia Haggerty, professor of geography and department head of earth sciences at Montana State University, about whether Montana’s power grid is ready for that growth.
“Not without resolution of significant transmission bottlenecks and massive amounts of new generation. So, while our grid is adequately, relatively adequately equipped to serve the needs of our current load base, it’s definitely not equipped to accommodate the new demands without a lot of expansion,” she said.
According to the pledge, data center developers will pay for new power generation, and infrastructure needed to support their operations.
“It does align with ongoing regulatory efforts to ensure that the cost of new generation associated with data centers is borne by the developers of those data centers and not customers,” Haggerty said.
The governor’s office says Gianforte’s support of the pledge is designed to encourage responsible data center investments while protecting Montana ratepayers from long-term costs.
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