Ami Kealoha

May 8, 2024 | afar.com | Ami Kealoha

It’s not just Oregon’s myriad rivers, towering evergreens, and Crater Lake National Park that make the state an outdoor paradise. More than 360 miles of coastline have turned the Oregon Coast into an essential retreat for Portland residents for decades. And thanks to a landmark 1967 law that preserved public access, “the people’s coast” is a wealth of pristine nature open to all. In spring, you’ll see hills awash in yellow scotch broom and pink rhododendron bushes.