Rugged coastline, starry night skies, and local breweries these are the best places to visit in Oregon.

There’s a reason why hundreds of thousands of pioneers braved the Oregon Trail in the mid-1800s.

There’s plenty to see and do so where do you start?

Snowy winder scene of Crater Lake in Oregon

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Here are 22 things to do in Oregon.

And thanks to its remote, dark-sky locale, thestargazing is out of this world.

In addition to being over a mile deep, the canyon is 10 miles wide.

Hiker taking in the view of the Cascade peaks from Castle Rock Trail, Willamette National Forest, Oregon.

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Portland

While not the state’s capital,Portlandis easily Oregon’s most famous city.

Hood River

Just an hour east of Portland is the small, but growing community ofHood River.

The area is also home to great tidepools, surfing, and whale watching.

Aerial View of Leslie Gulch in the Owyhee Canyonlands

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Twisted passageways make their way through the marble-like rock leading to jaw-dropping caves.

Bachelorhas made a name for itself across the country.

Plus, once summer hits, the mountain morphs into a mountain biker’s paradise.

Multnomah Falls, Oregon

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Along the way you’ll enjoy coastal views and more than your fair share of stunning Oregon sunsets.

View of South East (SE) Portland, Oregon from Pittock Mansion.

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Haystack Rock Reflection at Cannon Beach

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Mount Bachelor and Lava Lake Sunset

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Sea lion caves in Oregon

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