100 Things To Do in Oregon Before You Die. 

On my only visit to Oregon I drove the entire length of Highway 101 from Brookings to Astoria, incredible scenery.

When I was 17 I hitch hiked to Oregon from Chicago. That was 50 years ago. I have since been to many states but always thought Oregon was the best. Every type of geography within hours.

Instead of going to Hawaii, or some place like that, my husband and I went to Oregon for our honeymoon. We visited wineries, and several other places you mentioned. Oregon was beautiful, and we had a great time. One of my favorite things was when we had dinner at a restaurant on a cliff overlooking the ocean at sunset.

My husband and I lived near Portland 20 years ago. I lost count of how many of these places I've been to but some of them I never heard of. The most fun we ever had was going the Multnomah Falls in the rain. We had the place to ourselves. We also loved downtown Newport.

I'm from Central Oregon and love the all the adventures of the area. I have since moved to the warmth and adventures of Arizona. Nevertheless I have done 56 of your 100 things to do. The one place you missed was Silver Creek Falls state park it is one of the most beautiful state parks in the U.S. It is located East of Salem.

As an Oregonian, thank you for pronouncing Oregon correctly

As an Oregonian I appreciate this!!! Thank you 🤘

Scratch Voodoo Donuts and go to Blue Star Donuts! Nobody ever mentions Blue Star but if you're a foodie who actually likes the taste of food Blue star's definitely superior. If you'll notice he only said that Voodoo Donuts were "interesting" not that they tasted good, because they don't.. they're bland and the only thing exciting about them is the way they look lol. I always recommend Blue Star because the donut itself actually tastes like gourmet quality and their toppings and flavor combos are way more decadent and delicious! 😋😋😋

A jet boat trip up the Rogue River is the single biggest thing missing from this list, but there are so many more. A whale watching trip, clamming, a salmon fishing trip, a visit to Jacksonville, Seneca gold dredge, big obsidian flow, ft. Rock, King Estates, etc etc etc.

You missed the Tillamook Cheese Factory, one of my favorite places. As well as Jerry's Jet Boat Rides on the Rogue River in Gold Beach.

I'm 60 and plan to retire in 2 years. Please keep up the vids on places to live under 2k per month.

We never lived in OR but visited for about 4 weeks total over the 10 years of living in CA. We got 26 items on the list over those years. Our favorite places were along the 101.

4th generation Oregonian, have traveled all over the state. Yet there were a couple dozen on the list that I’ve never explored. Great job!

We have made it to 28 of these places. I love exploring Oregon, so much history!

We live in a small village tucked into the Mt. Hood National forest, this forest is breathtaking! We also have a beach house in Brookings Oregon a small all typical American town located along 101 about 5 miles away from the California border, the scenery between Bandon and Brookings is the prettiest of all coastal towns

Alvord desert/hot springs deserves a spot! Woman died breaking the land speed record on the salt flats. The hot springs offer a constant view of "dust devils" in the distance as you soak. The lil town of French Glen is part of the experience 😊

I’m surprised the Valley of Giants wasn’t on this list…unless you don’t know about it. There are some huge old growth there. It’s a 51 acre forest. It has some of the largest Douglas firs and western hemlockss in Oregon. It’s located about 30 miles west of Falls City. Also the West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon is pretty cool. It’s our family favorite. They often have baby animals that you are able to pet, hold and sometimes bottle feed, like a Lion cub or other large cats.

As a long time Oregonian (almost 50 years), this is one of the more thorough lists I have seen. I have been to many of these locations and Oregon is as beautiful, varied, and interesting as this list indicates. One of the most iconic (second only to Multnomah Falls) falls in Oregon, and inextricably left out of this otherwise thorough list, is Silver Falls state park. 10 falls, several of which you can walk behind the falls, and only minutes from Salem and the I-5 corridor. The drive up will also be scenic and showcase what makes the mid-Willamette valley area so special.

Great list, but there are still so many more. Wolf Creek Lodge down by the Vortex, Silver Creek Falls, Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, Oregon Gardens, Drift Creek Falls with suspension bridge, etc.

Love The Northwest ! Oregon & Washington State will always be one of my favorite State

I think the list was great, but a few things you could have added was one specifically for Octoberfest, Another one for Silver Falls State Park, the Molalla Rodeo and Buckeroo which has world class riders and showmen, and added on to Fort Stevens by talking about the Peter-Iredale aka the shipwreck at Fort Stevens. Also the Devil's Punchbowl

45, but don't drink so I missed a few for that reason. Some other more interesting places - 1) hotel at French Glen near Steens Mountains 2) Astor Column 3) Bonneville Dam and fish hatchery 4) Snake River canyon 5) Sumpter Gold mining 6) Timberline Lodge 7) Trails End Museum in Oregon City 8) Plush Sunstone mining 9) Depoe Bay 10) Paulina Lake, etc

I really like this video. I was born and raised here in Oregon. I bleed green.!!! First thanks for multnomah falls. Mom and sister's ashes went off the bridge. It was a rainy day so it went okay. It still reminded me of st.helens eruption. You missed the 4th largest spouse tree 6 miles out of seaside. Its not standing anymore. But it's still there. Mary's club downtown on Broadway and burnside. That is a vary important landmark. I still was very impressed with your video. Thank you for your time. You might have shown those but had to bring those up.

Been to 30. Try devils churn Oregon coast around Depot Bay.

The Tillamook Air Museum used to consist of two equally huge hangars, until a massive fire destroyed one. My stepdad was a Tillamook firefighter who fought that fire. I was staying the night with a friend when it happened, and her dad drove us as close as we could get to see what was happening, which was only a hundred feet or so onto Long Prairie Road from the highway. The heat was so intense. The total loss of that hangar was super sad for the Tillamook community.

I lived in Portland for 27 years starting in 1963, when I was mid third grade. I explored every inch of Oregon and some of Washington State too. We camped at Wallowa Lake, Crater lake and Diamond lake. I skied on Hood, Bend, and fished every river. The Steens are really cool, there are wild horses in the gorge. Columbia River system is incredible. You know I am talking myself into coming back. I am in southeast South Dakota right now from Polson, Montana. Why SD? What have you heard about it? It's not in the news for a reason. It's beautiful and underrated but can't hold a candle to Oregon. Loved the video Briggs, Thank you.

Thanks for the video. I am planning on traveling to Oregon on the 2oth for five days and am going to spend a couple of days driving the coast.

All very cool and you covered them so well. Grew up in Oregon and have been to a bunch of these. All very cool places. Thanks for this one!!!

Ok, seriously, no rose festival? No silver creek falls NO CHEESE FACTORY!! you need to revise this

I've experienced 2.5 of these. I've driven on the bridge across the Columbia River and I've been to Haystack Rock. I saw the Spruce Goose in the 90s when it was still in pieces and covered up with tarp or something, but that was before the museum was built.

Next time add The Sumpter Valley Railroad at McEwan located between Baker City and Sumpter. It's a scenic first class operated narrow gauge steam powered train ride in Eastern Oregon. Check it out!

I love this video! I live in Oregon and these are all great places and things to visit in the state.

A correction about #80...Tumalo Falls is on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest west of Bend at the end of National Forest System Road 4603. Tumalo State park is a number of miles away from the Falls to the north of Bend....

Should also add the Tillamook Creamery in Tillamook. Great history about the Tillamook Diary Community and how Cheese was made back in the beginning through today. Even though I live in Southern Arizona now, I still purchase Tillamook products. A little touch of home. Thanks for the videos.

Love the video!! 100 things Colorado edition would be awesome 😎 have a good day Briggs!

Snake River Canyon, Fort Rock, The Frenchglen Hotel, Owyhee Canyonlands and Pillars of Rome are much more interesting than several of the things in this video.

So many more I thought would be covered - great list!.

So much Portland…so much more to see in Oregon outside of the Northwest corner.

I was waiting for Proxy Falls, but when you showed them you missed the coolest part... when the water falls into the pool noone knows where it goes. There is no stream or overflow, so it must go into the ground. But it's a mystery. Fascinating.

36:15 - Lol! This must be the inspiration to The Simpsons episode when they buy a windmill, a huge storm comes, and a whale gets beached.

👍 Great Video. The topper was the exploding whale story. I looked up the news feed that fateful day. It was strangely hilarious 🤣. Imagine that guy with the damaged car calling the insurance co. asking for a adjuster to come out. I would have loved to hear that conversation. I am from Illinois and we have a lot of problems, but we don't have to deal with exploding whales.

I lived up in Elkhorn Canyon on Little N Fork River about a mile from road. George A my “next door” neighbor; died in fire. His mom’s family owned the Jawbone Flats area. Sad governor held off allowing fire to be put out before it got out of hand. Sheriff’s office said drones measured ground temps at highs of 5000 degrees. Even melted our cast iron wood stove. US forest boundary sill closed up there. Big fans of your “station”

I've seen about 25 of the 100 things to do that you listed. One thing that I thought you might have on the list was Silver Creek Falls State Park. Interesting video, and thanks for putting this one together.

i’ve always wanted to live in oregon this just has my mind set, such beautiful scenery 😭❤️ living through your videos for now thank you for the amazing content!

I loved watching this! I grew up in the Crater Lake valley, but moved to CA after college where the good jobs were (and still are.) I’m recently retired, and love to go back home to be a tourist. Thanks for such a great video!

Cool! Heading to Eugene. Thanks for this

Imo the Wallowa Mountains are the most awesome mountains in Oregon

Never been to Oregon, i have an bit of an trip just to get there..But you can never tell..

The Megler bridge is having there walk n run across the bridge tomorrow in Astoria.. It's a yearly event..

The Astor Column?

Former Oregon resident here (Coos Bay/North Bend 1978-81), then up to SE Alaska until 2000 when I moved back down to Vancouver WA (just North over the Columbia from Portland) to work at PDX for a local Airline. So I can honestly say I've done close to a third of the activities on your list of Oregon things to do. Two things I'd add to ur list are something you can only find in Oregon, one is nearly Free, the other not so much. The Columbia River Gorge was mentioned for its Beauty, Waterfalls, view locations and Bridges but if you happen to be heading there mid-Summer on into the Fall there's a Self-Guided Tour you can take called "The Fruit Loop" out of Hood River. It's a 35 mile run to "pick your own" orchards, Farms w/ the best fruit you'll find anywhere, Wineries for lunch or some tasting and a couple roadside stores that have bakeries and other treats for sale. Stop where you want, spend as much time as you want, there's nothing to it except a Map showing the stops in the hills above Hood River Ore. The second "only in Oregon" event would be a stay at The Spanish Head Inn in Lincoln City on the cliff's overlooking a Huge beach. The Inn is built into the side of a cliff looking West. The rooms have huge glass windows and doors overlooking the beach and being there during one of those famous Oregon Coastal Storms is absolutely Amazing. It's a Great experience any time of the year. Probably one of the most memorable places to stay overnite in Ore.

I’ve done many of these things I have lived in Oregon my whole life. I still live there and don't plan to move out. I've been to most of the Oregon Coast many times and will go there multiple times a year for many years to come. I do need to visit the Columbia River Gorge, Mount Hood, and Central Oregon more often.

Another nice visit and attraction here in Oregon is Hood River and not only a good place to wind surf, see cute little shops, etc but it has the Hood River Railroad...it has such beautiful scenery and stops for a bit in this cute little place where there's an ice cream shop, wine tasting, and I think theres even a flower and fresh fruit/produce stand that sales produce from the Hood River area (Hood River is known for its orchards and produce growing). Now I haven't been there in quite a few years now but am pretty sure they still run that rail tour and it's definitely a worth while visit/trip

As an Oregonian, I loved seeing this video.

Hell I get two weeks vacation left makes me want to go out there never been but you sure as hell make a good point to go

Sunriver, south of bend and the little micro mountain on the way. Went there for a stay in a cabin and did some fishing. Very nice.

Some to add in the future: 1. Silverton Falls and the trails of 10 waterfalls 2. Goonies House in Astoria . 3. The Column in Astoria 4. Wreck of the Peter Iredale

Love Oregon! Lived in Medford and Portland. Been to most of these places.

This is awesome, saved so I can look over when we came up there next summer.

Flying into pdx from Amsterdam you can see moot Hood and all the mountain range its absolutely gorgeous

The old gentleman who built the Enchanted Forest great grandson died in the huge 2020 fires, he was found with his huge dog laying over him trying to protect him from the fire, one of the saddest things I have ever heard of.

I live in Bend. I’ve been to most of these places. Unfortunately Bend is way way too expensive now. We do have like over 25 breweries! Homeless camps are a problem. I wish there were solutions.

I lived in Oregon for several years and only went to a few of those places. I am a senior and can't hike anymore so my sister and I did things like go to The Mill Casino and Spirit Mountain Casino, not just for gambling, but they had some really fun concerts and shows. Also liked trying different restaurants like Shirley May's in Albany (looks like it's now closed) and Arlene's in Elkton (probably the dirtiest place still operating, but fabulous food). Also toured the coast, which is absolutely beautiful, went a few times to the Tillamook Cheese Factory (for the ice cream), toured Seaside and Cannon Beach, as well as Astoria and took a day trip on a local train that had a great Sunday brunch. Everything about my life there was pretty wonderful. Wish I was back there.

number 23 is straight out of willy wonka my man, lmao still a great video

I appreciate this because I've only been in oregon for a year and a half.

one addition. Attending a civil war football game between OSU and Uo (Phil knight/NIKE Univ.) go Beavs

I 💚 Oregon

Add walking behind South Falls and a very easy hike to see nine more falls at Silver Creek State Park near Sublimity.

Well geez! I have 15 more things to do in Oregon. Lived and travel all over with friends and family. I'm 60! Lived in, Cannon Beach, Astoria, Seaside, Coos Bay, Charleston. My Dad was in the Coast Guard. Been in every light house along the Washington and Oregon Coast. I actually Lived in Hainesville Washington in the Point No Point Lighthouse. Have you done "100 things to do in Washington before you die?"

I haven't been to Oregon, but I should go someday.

Made it to 62! Still plenty more to go back and visit!

34 and lived here my whole life.

Wow, what an amazing state. Landed there on a MAC flight in 84 but have never actually seen the state. Need to apparently

I've been to 36 of the 100.

My favorite place to go is the Portland Puppet Museum. Fascinating changing exhibits, fabulous close up puppet shows, some workshops. Must see in person! Ask questions! Very personal experience. Definitely go!

I’ve live here 21 yrs and been to 25 of those places you mentioned, although you mentioned Mt Hood twice, and looking at the sunset thru the forest isnt a place but an experience.

When I went to the Tillamook air museum half of the hanger was a Lumber yard. I picked up my load and walked over to see the Museum. I had a time limit so I could not see everything . A plain called the Guppy was there . Just so happens that it's successor the Super Guppy is here in El Paso.

Having been a lifelong oregonian ive been to these places Somehow you left out stump lake the head of the flumes that caeeied water to areas around roseburg oregon and you missed tokatee falls on the north umpqua river the owners of the store at tokatee had a bobcat that was a sort of pet still in the late 1950's this area was a semi popular destination in the 50's still I still remember crowds at steamboat springs in the 50's.....

Briggs - you Rock!!! I love ALL your videos and look forward to each one that you put out. Thank you for all your great research I am amazed. K from Skagit / Island County WA

As a native born Portlander I have been to 31 of these places.

Wow. I've been in the Portland area (Vancouver WA) for 3 years and only visited 14 of these.

Wow 🤩

Best share in the US! Thx for doing this

I love the Columbia River Gorge!

I have been to 85 on the list

I grew up in the Columbia Gorge...Cascade Locks. I have since moved to Colorado, but recently went back for a visit...the Gorge is as beautiful as it has always been! There are more things in the video that I never heard of than ones I've visited. I think Bonneville Dam should be added to your list. The hydro electric power plant and the fish ladders are pretty fascinating!

Love your channel! We're Eugenians... so far in our 30 years here, we've been to 32. Long ways to go!

Portland is an artistic romantic city in my memory

I use to live in Northeast Oregon in the Blue Mountains. Loved it there. I now live in Central Idaho, in McCall, and its great here too lol

I like how I can tell Briggs isn't an Oregon native because of how he pronounces Eugene 🙂

I to live in Oregon. But was raised in Southern Calif. My special place.

More suggestions: Butteville Store (oldest store in Oregon, operating since 1863) Champoeg Park and its history museum (very influential to Oregon's history)

Briggsy family and I would like to cover things to do in the upper peninsula of Michigan. The history the American inspiration for any and all and the best tourist spot we never heard of our whole lives. Living in Ohio am traveling since we were old enough to. Please look into the upper peninsula

Correction: St. John’s bridge is in NW Portland, not SE.

Born and raised in Oregon, probably been to about 60 of these

I live in Hillsboro, Oregon, so I'm taking notes.

Seriously no Silver Falls State Park or The Oregon Gardens/Frank Lloyd Wright house?! This list is so Portland/tourist trap heavy that I hope you consider updating this.

I’ve been to 35 on the list and now have a list of many more that I will be visiting.

In Portland, a historic video store titled _'Movie Madness'_ is definitely worth visiting!

Hey Briggs, Isn't the St. John's bridge in NW Portland not SE?