Oregon in the summer is absolutely legendary! 🌄

Oregon in the summer is absolutely legendary! 🌄 Mt. Hood & Mt. Adams—every casual shot looks like a movie frame. 🎬 Lost Lake totally lives up to the hype—breathtaking at first sight . 🏞️ The mountain road to get there is winding, tricky to drive, and pretty remote. Halfway through, it really hits you why it’s called “Lost Lake”—so fitting. But once you reach the viewpoint—just WOW. Totally worth it. Would’ve driven another half hour for that view. Personally, I think it’s even more stunning than the more famous Trillium Lake. Visited two lavender farms: Hood River Lavender Farm and Hope Ranch Lavender. If you want that perfect shot of lavender with snow-capped mountains, I’d recommend Hope Ranch. Both Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams are clearly visible with hardly any blockage. It’s less crowded than Hood River (since it’s not as well-known), the lavender is deeper purple, and the photos turn out gorgeous. The farm owner is super sweet—no charge just for photos; it’s $10 per bundle if you want to pick. Hood River is bigger, has more activities (like ice cream—which wasn’t that good tbh 😅), but the mountain views are more obstructed and it gets crowded. A lot of the blooming lavender had already been picked by visitors, so the fields didn’t look as vibrant. Also recommending a nearby Chinese restaurant—Grace Su’s China Gorge Restaurant. It’s American-style Chinese food, but their Chongqing chicken and stir-fried veggies were surprisingly tasty! The owner is really friendly—she grew up in Indonesia and speaks a little Chinese. She even gave us a Fruit Loop map and recommended Lost Lake. If you’re around Mt. Hood and craving Chinese, give it a try! 🥢 #StudyInUS #NorthAmericanLife #NatureLover #DailySnaps #Oregon #Portland#Travel #Wanderlust #OffTheBeatenPath #RoadTrip 🚗💨