Oregon’s 50 most beautiful places

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13. Three Sisters Wilderness

The Three Sisters rise high above gorgeous meadows and lakes inside a sprawling wilderness area covering more than 285,000 acres of alpine beauty. Whether summiting the peaks or hiking around them, few places better encapsulate Oregon’s natural bounty.

Jamie Hale/The Oregonian

12. Eagle Creek

The winding forested trail along Eagle Creek in the Columbia River Gorge is home to several stunning waterfalls, moss-covered canyons and lush forest. In 2017, a teenager sparked the Eagle Creek fire with a firecracker, severely burning the area. The extent of the damage is unclear, but at its best, Eagle Creek is a stunningly beautiful destination.

NOTE: The damage to Eagle Creek from the Eagle Creek fire is not yet clear, and the area is currently closed to the public.

Randy L. Rasmussen/The Oregonian

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