If you enjoy hiking along a rugged coastline or in the shadow of a volcano formed thousands of year ago, Oregon is the place for you. If you enjoy finding majestic hot springs along the side of the road or crystal clear lakes buried deep within national forests, Oregon is worth a visit. Or if you are interested in checking Crater Lake National Park off your list, you must come to Oregon! As a born and raised southerner visiting Oregon three years ago for the first time, I was absolutely enthralled by the diverse landscapes from the Columbia River Gorge to the sand dunes along the coast. I was so charmed by Oregon a few years ago that I went home, packed my bags and moved cross country by myself so that I didn't have to stop exploring all that it has to offer. Here is my guide of the best things to see on your next Oregon adventure!

Diving with sharks, visiting famous historical landmarks, and trying every shaved ice you can find... sounds like the quintessential trip to the islands of Hawaii, and we will show you just how to do it in only 4 days! This itinerary covers the island of Oahu, HI and is perfect for anyone who is looking for more of adventurous trip than a relaxing vacation (though we definitely did lounge on the beach some.... because how can you not!) This was one of my first big trips with my boyfriend, and we did not have a ton of extra funds to spare at the time. We wanted to do something epic together for our one year anniversary, so we booked a Hawaiian escape for 4 short but very sweet days! We were even face to face with a tiger shark named Roxie (sans cage) at 7 AM on the day of our one year anniversary, so I would say we accomplished our goal of an epic first trip, and I am so excited to share exactly what we did in our few days there. Save yourself the time of researching it all and planning everything alone! This guide is perfect for on-the-go couples, friends, or groups looking to really experience all that this little island has to offer beyond just the beaches and city. Included: 🏖Beach recommendations 🍳Restaurant recommendations 🏨Hotel suggestions 🍨Shave ice shops 🗺Activities