Imagine, driving down a freeway and crossing a bridge over a beautiful river twisting through a city. There are tree's everywhere, that you can tell have been there for a long time, and probably were there naturally. Believe that you are seeing vines growing up the pillars holding up the freeway, and there is a magnificent blue sky above you that stretches out as far as you can see with peaks of ancient mountains and volcanos scattered throughout your view. That's Portland, Oregon. I came up to Oregon to visit my family that lives up there, and by the time my week there was up, I didn't want to leave. All the people there are so authentic and open hearted and friendly. There is a feeling of acceptance that you feel when you see almost every person being completely themselves and not holding anything back. I felt so comfortable because I didn't have to worry about being judged by someone because I didn't have makeup on or I just seemed different.
One of the days that I was in Oregon, we went to the Looking up at the trees in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area to see the second highest waterfall in the US, Multnomah Falls. It was beautiful! I took so many photos, you can view them at this link.
There are endless things I was able to experience there that I would just love to rant about all day, but I don't think I'd like to ruin the fun for you! I dare you to travel to Oregon, and see how amazing this state is.
