Oregon

Such an underrated state, in my opinion. Oregon is incredible. Not only is the culture weird and unapologetically itself, but the nature is incredibly diverse. There are volcanoes, lush Douglas fir forests, high deserts, vast canyons, massive rivers, beautiful coastlines, and hot springs.

Fun Fact: Crater Lake is the Deepest Lake in the United States at 1,943 feet, formed by a volcano collapsing on itself, creating a unique, pristine, and completely landlocked lake.

Where to visit: The coast. The high alpine desert. The Columbia River Gorge. Crater Lake. The Painted Hills. The fossils, I mean, there is so much. There are 7 wonders of Oregon, and I would start with any of those.

You can find camping, National Park, and hiking info below. There is also some DNR dispersed camping. So sad I have not yet gone backpacking in this region, but I do know permits are required.