Oregon is consistently ranked as one of America's best states for hiking, and it doesn't take ... with the sound of water is just 30 minutes east of Portland, so it's exceedingly popular.

Eastern Oregon is the least visited area of the state, yet it rivals the coast or the Cascade regions with its own beauty. Crackled deserts, soothing hot springs, towering snowcapped mountains ...

Despite the name, Oregon's spring break isn't typically very warm. But that's OK because it allows more time for snowy ...