Great Oregon Vacation Spots

If you're wondering where to head for a vacation this year, Oregon is an incredible state and has many things to offer. Oregon's climate is mild. There are places in Oregon that enjoy a healthy snowfall for skiing, and while there are locations in Oregon where rain is seemingly non-stop, part of what makes Oregon so beautiful is the rainfall. This rain produces lush green mountains and fields that make the ride to your destination a verdant pleasure, indeed. Here are just a few spots to visit in beautiful Oregon.

The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport:

The Oregon Coast Aquarium was opened in 1992 and is considered one of the top aquariums in America. The aquarium boasts "Passages of the Deep", a walk-through acrylic tunnel featuring up close visual encounters with sharks and different species of fish swimming all around you.

The hands-on exhibit is a favorite with children, where they can touch smiling rays, harmless sharks, starfish, and other marine life as well. All of the outdoor exhibits are fun and educational, with an emphasis on fun. Visit a giant Octopus, playful sea otters, slippery seals, and much more marine life. You can walk the trails to the sea aviary where you can view different species of seabirds such as the Guillemots and Puffins.

Wallowa Lake Tramway in Joseph, Oregon:

This is a truly awe inspiring ride. The gondola opened in 1970 and is a 3700-vertical-feet journey straight up to the summit of Mt. Howard. The view is breathtaking.

As you rise above the Wallowa Lake Village and Wallowa Lake you are given an incredible view of the peaks of the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Once you arrive at the top of the mountain you can enjoy the summit by walking trails lined with a plethora of alpine plants and vegetation. And you can enjoy the many activities on Mt. Howard including the Summit Grill and Alpine Patio. Hanging gliding is a favorite, as well as hiking along the beautiful trails where there are mountain lakes in the Eagle Cap Wilderness.

Rogue River Jet Boat Rides in Gold Beach, Oregon: