19. Cape Perpetua

From Cook’s Chasm and Thor’s Well on the rocky shore below, to the stone shelter on the cliffs above the ocean, to the giant Sitka spruce and winding trails of the forests just inland, Cape Perpetua is a phenomenally beautiful spot from all angles.

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18. Blue Basin

The blue-hued canyon at the John Day Fossil Beds is an incredible, otherworldly sight, made up of cerulean claystone that ranges from bright blue to seafoam green depending on the sun. Perhaps even more incredible are the prehistoric fossils found within the canyon walls.

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