Multonmah Falls, Oregon

Mutltonmah Falls is divided into two falls. The upper falls of 542 feet (165 m) and a lower falls of 69 feet (21 m ). The lower falls is easy to reach as its very near to the road access. Parking lots are on the both sides of the road and after parking there one can reach the lower falls within 10 minutes walk. The upper falls there are steps to take which could be a little burden for physically challenged. Both the falls are awesome and is a feast to the eyes. The height from which water falls is something very different compared to the other falls you see. The volume of the fall is not that great, but its the height that makes this fall unique. For those who want to take the full hike there is 2 mile hike up the mountain, its challenging but you can watch the falls from the top of the mountain. Outside the falls in the entrance you can see a gift shop where you can buy a souvenir for your visit. There are small coffee shops and eateries at the entrance.

Cannon Beach, Oregon

Canon beach is the Clatsop county of Oregon state. Canon beach is kind of different from other beaches you see, because this has got rock like structures adding beauty to the beach. Its almost one and a half hour distance from Portland, which is one of the biggest city in the state of Oregon.

More information here : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannon_Beach,_Oregon

Its important to visit the place during summer season and also when there is warm weather. The water in the beach is extremely cold during winter season. So many motels, hotels and restaurants are surrounding the area so there are plenty of options in those if you plan to stay.  The drive thru Ecola state park is reminiscent of tropical forest. Its covered with a blanket of greenery even sunlight finds difficult to reach the ground. There is small fee to enter to the park and there are mainly two entrances towards the beach. The beach is famous for the Haystack rock which is a landmark of the beach.

Mount Hood, Oregon

Mount hood is a potentially active volcano. It is located about 50 miles (80 km) east-southeast of Portland, OR. The altitude of this mountain is around 11,249 feet (3,429 m). The whole surrounding region and the valleys of the mountain is extremely beautiful. There are several water falls nearby (like the Multonmah falls) which itself takes couple of hours to watch. Our intention was not to hike the mountain so most of the time we where near the road or watching the spots by stopping our car on parking lots nearby. The mountain ranges are surrounded by skiing areas. In one version of the legend, the two sons of the Great Spirit Sahale fell in love with the beautiful maiden Loowit, who could not decide which to choose. The two braves, Wy'east and Klickitat, burned forests and villages in their battle over her. Sahale became enraged and smote the three lovers. Seeing what he had done, he erected three mountain peaks to mark where each fell. He made beautiful Mount St. Helens for Loowit, proud and erect Mount Hood for Wy'east, and the somber Mount Adams for the mourning Klickitat.