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How Karen Drew planned the ultimate Oregon trip

I was just casually scrolling through my feed when, out of nowhere, these stunning images started appearing—beaches with massive boulders, winding hiking trails leading to serene lakes, and breathtaking waterfalls.

I quickly realized all these incredible scenes were from Oregon. Oregon?! It had never really been on my radar, and I hadn’t given it much thought before. A friend did visit a few years ago and raved about how spectacular it was, but I didn’t think much of it at the time.

But now, these images had me hooked. I started diving deeper, searching for more, and the more I saw, the more captivated I became. The landscapes were absolutely breathtaking, and I knew right then that I had to experience this place for myself.

So, I booked a flight for my two daughters and me, and we set off for a 9-day adventure in Oregon. Now, I want to share our journey with you—the planning, the destinations, the costs, and tips on how to pull off a trip like this. My social media feed has been buzzing with questions from people curious about our itinerary and how we made it happen, so I figured it was time to share.

If you’re into hiking, beaches, mountains, lavender farms, wineries, snowball fights, and gorgeous sunsets, you’re going to want to check this out!


About the Author

Karen Drew is the anchor of Local 4 News First at 4, weekdays at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. She is also an award-winning investigative reporter.

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