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8 essential fall activities in Oregon


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Oregon is perfect in the fall. From the crisp, bright days of September to the gray, mossy days of December, the Pacific Northwest has so much to offer this time of year.

On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we discuss eight of the most essential fall activities in Oregon, helping you make the most of the season.

Are you an outdoors enthusiast? You have to try your hand at mushroom foraging or hiking to a mountain hot spring. Love the autumn harvest? There’s no better place than Sauvie Island or the Fruit Loop. From road trippers to city people, there’s bound to be something here for you.

Here are some highlights from this week’s show:

  • Two of the best places to pick apples and harvest pumpkins.
  • Fall is the start of hot spring season in Oregon, and there are a lot of springs to choose from.
  • Some of the best spots for fall color in the state.
  • One of Oregon’s best fall destinations is right in the heart of Portland.

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