A must-stop when landing in Portland. One donut will sustain you for days on end
Take a drive out to the Santiam River for an incredible day on the water. Choose between white water rafting, floating, or kayaking!
Here's a guide to some of the best hikes dotting the drive from Portland down to Independence.
Here's an easy hike around gorgeous Salem super easily accessed!
A fun children's museum to enjoy with the kiddos
A old fashioned Sternwheeler river cruise offering food and drinks on the water!
There are SO many great vineyards right outside of Independence/Salem. They are beautiful acreages of land.
Like we said, there are a LOT of vineyards in the valley.
Shop the boutiques in northeast Salem. Beautiful old-timey feel.
This is the wildlife website with stocking and season information. For more details on booking a charter check out Axiomatic Fly Fishing or the local sports store in Salem.
Go a little farther north for some horseback trail-riding adventures!
If you aren't stopping by the Tillamook Cheese Factory on the way to the coast (vegans and vegetarians included), what are you doing?
Contrary to popular belief, you CAN surf in Oregon and this surf shop has everything you need (including 4mm wetsuits).
Walk through an old shaft in the side of a cliff to get to our favorite "secret" beach in Oceanside. Hint: walk all the way to the right of the beach and NEVER go when the tide is coming in.