🌿 6 Fairy-Tale Spots Near Portland! Step Into God’s Back Garden

Treasure routes within a 1-hour drive from Portland ✈️ Airplane HouseAn abandoned Boeing 727 in the forest! Navigate to “Airplane Home” 🌲—climb into the cabin for a magical experience. This plane is an old man’s home; he’s said to wake up in the afternoon. To tour the interior, you need to book via his website. If you just want to see the exterior, you can go directly—drone shots are highly recommended 🚁. 🏔️ Trillium LakeThe best spot for Mount Hood’s reflection—“North America’s Mount Fuji mirror”! The lake surface is as smooth as glass, reflecting Mount Hood perfectly 🗻. The loop trail around the lake is delightful; you might spot lively ducklings along the way, and we even ran into a couple getting married here 💍. 💧 Latourell Falls Loop TrailA hidden waterfall gem! Moss-covered basalt cliffs frame the cascading waterfall 🌊. A 20-minute hike takes you to the base of the lower falls—mist on your face feels super refreshing. (If you go down to the waterfall base, wear non-slip shoes and bring a change of clothes—you’ll probably get soaked within 5 minutes!) 🛣️ Rowena Crest“Oregon’s version of the Grand Canyon”! The winding S-curve mountain road + panoramic cliff and river valley views are stunning for both overhead and drone shots. Visit at sunrise—mist makes it feel like you’re floating above the clouds ☁️. ⛪️ Vista HouseA century-old stone viewpoint! Enjoy 360° views of the Columbia River Gorge; its vintage domed windows look like a Hogwarts corridor. Drone shots of this viewpoint perched on the cliff are breathtaking. The lavender ice cream at the second-floor café is amazing 🍦. 🌊 Multnomah FallsOregon’s iconic waterfall! This two-tiered waterfall plummets 191 meters from the cliff. If you don’t hike to the top, the trail is very short. Shooting from the bridge gets you closer to the falls, but the starting point offers a full view of both tiers. Parking permits ($5) need to be snapped up in advance—arrive before 9 AM to avoid crowds 🅿️. “Here, there are mountains, snow, and lakes;In my heart, there are stories, footprints, and a lifetime of memories.” #PortlandTravel #OregonTravel #USHiddenGems #HealingScenery 🌟