Not sure where you're coming from but careful what you wish for. I come from a somewhat isolated area in eastern Oregon & yeah you can roam around with your dog, hunt, fish etc, but ffs it's an hour drive to a Safeway or good eats or decent tavern/bar or any people...can wear on you. For example if you want something as simple as a usb cable you're driving a long-way.
Always had issues with Prime to be honest. Still got stuff though, just takes extra time. I did have UPS or FedEx driving out to the area daily from The Dalles or Hermiston/Tri-Cities. Moved to The Dalles, it was way quicker.
Man just to be a dick you should order the smallest things through Amazon once a day. USB cables, tape, pencils ect….. eventually they’ll try to accommodate that area more if they gotta drive out all the time.
Moving for work? My guess is your options run Portland, Salem, Eugene, Medford - with a side of Beaverton, Hillsboro, Gresham, Keizer and Springfield. Maybe a Bend or Klamath Falls for variety.
You can’t lose, but Eugene - there’s something about the south Willamette Valley that feels remote and centrally located, all at once. You can go 126 or 58 into the mountains; head north for more city, or south for more country. And the Oregon Coast only gets better south of Florence; north gets you to Yachats, Waldport and Newport.
The airport keeps adding nonstops.
The presence of the UO enhances the fun. We have multiple beer arcades, too many breweries and food carts to count. Tool played on campus this week; I saw Wet Leg and Yard Act in one night across two venues last year.
Oregon is the only state in the country with urban growth boundaries. That means you can easily hop out of the city and be somewhere isolated. It’s also incredibly dog-friendly with many off-leash areas and dedicated of-leash trails.
Everywhere is beautiful, just different types of beautiful. Lots of good lake fishing (most Cascades lakes are stocked) and a+ fly fishing in basically every river around the state. Yes, including the ones that run right through our biggest cities. There are folks fishing salmon in the Willamette *as we speak.*
Honestly, for a good recommendation, we need to know more about what you’re looking for. Do you want oceans? Snow? Does rain bother you? Do you want access to a metropolitan area? Do you care if the area leans liberal or conservative? What’s your rent/housing budget? Do you want “isolated” as in “access to all the things you listed” or do you mean “I can have a house with no one around” or “deep in the woods” or “my town is the only thing for 30 miles?”
Cos we can do it
We’re not that unique…I’ve lived in numerous cities across the US with UGB or variations of the term to control development and sprawl. Before making claims with “only” “always” etc. either be absolutely sure, or rephrase, i.e Oregon is one of a handful of states with UGB / Oregon cities have UGB, so therefore….
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_growth_boundary
We’re still the only state with true, statewide mandated UGB. Tennessee just designates city boundaries for services. Washington required a *few* counties to make one, and allows other individual counties to opt out or in when they choose. Only a handful have opted in. That’s why you’ll see random housing developments in the middle of forest land.
Yes, I should have technically said “the only state that REQUIRES urban growth boundaries everywhere.” But like, c’mon Mr “Well, Actually.” It was pretty clear what I meant.
Im expecting to get downvoted with this comment. A lot of people in this subreddit will shit on southwestern Oregon but I honestly love it. It’s absolutely beautiful, there’s a lot of rural areas so a lot of privacy. Tons of lakes and rivers I have multiple friends and coworkers that fish or swim every weekend (myself included). Southern Oregon feels very situated in the mountains, in my opinion much more than the valley from central to northern Oregon. We also get more sunny days than the rest of western Oregon. Close to crater lake and the redwoods. The coast isn’t too far either. If you like outdoor stuff there’s so much to do. If you want a more social scene that isn’t as great. But Ashland, Medford, and Grants Pass all have some amazing restaurants. The valley does get smoky if there’s a fire. I’m a bit north of it so it’s not too bad. Like another comment said I think Shady Cove is a little hidden gem.
A lot of people are put off by how red everyone makes it seem here. And yes it’s red but Medford and grants pass are getting more purple and Ashland is pretty blue. Also, compared to other red states in the south this area does not feel like that. People here are genuinely nice, they’ll have a conversation and ask how you are and it doesn’t lead to politics. And a lot of people in the area are very good people they just haven’t had access to the same education and resources as other areas of the state.
But personally, I adore southern Oregon. I’m so happy to live here everyday and just see so much beauty that honestly does feel very private because we don’t get the same amout of tourists and visitors the rest of the state does because people always write the area off.
I will say if you go rural in Jackson or Josephine county there is a TON of pot farms. Douglas county doesn’t allow recreational grows so it’s just trees and farms. But it is farther away from more active towns
For sure! I was mainly focusing on southwest Oregon and how a lot of the complaints I see people have about the area is that it’s Uber red or super trumpy. I’ve lived in Alabama, rural Georgia, and Texas and it does not feel uber red to me at all but I see how someone born in raised in Portland could think of it like that. Even in Roseburg and Douglas county I find progressive people and rainbow flags
OP do your own research. This sub is not Google and there are hundreds of variables to consider when moving here. Location, weather, hobbies/interests, commutes, rent, etc
Imagine if this subreddit started selling folks on those areas. Imaging moving to Klamath Falls based off of Reddit and discovering the majestic streets of Mills edition
Once they take the remaining dams out, this area may not be so great. Peoople who had lakeside property no longer will have it. The reservoir will be smaller. Could be higher water prices. Some smaller wetland areas could be drying up. The whole ecosystem will be changing.
Honestly I've heard many many things about Klamath Falls but never once heard or thought of it as cool.
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>Shhhh!!!! If we can’t stop folks from moving here we might as well have them moving to areas like Klamath falls 😅
Ahh now I get it. LOL.
well, sure... but you don't have to be a part of all that. You'll see the weirdos, sure... but if most of your free time is spent alone, it doesn't really affect you (unless they come rambling up your driveway)
It's honestly pretty good statewide for both warm water and cold water fisheries (bass, crappie, blue gill vs salmon, trout). If theyre into saltwater, the coast is the place to be. The Columbia/Willamette rivers are some of the best "cool water" fishing in the state (smallmouth, walleye).
It depends what you like. The Tualatin Valley has amazing forests as well as wineries. Portland is a bit more fast-paced. The Dalles has sun and windsurfing. The Blue Mountains of Umatilla County are scenic and great for hunting. Bend is a chic place that has exceptional skiing and cuisine. Malheur County has the Painted Hills also the Alvord Desert and pronghorn antelope. Lake County has Sunstone mining and an amazing show of migratory birds.
Take your pick and welcome to Oregon!
I would suggest John day. It’s small it’s a remote, but it’s close enough to the metros. I think you’re about 2 1/2 hours away from civilization, but do you have some pieces that you can work with out there. And on top of that my buddy is a reporter out there. He really likes it.
You’re moving to Oregon, so it’s important to learn you don’t have have to fish in lakes anymore. The Columbia has 10,000 chinook a day swimming by at peak season and the ocean of course has all manner of stuff. If you like to fish, make sure you’re near the river or ocean. As far as room to roam, you’re pretty okay wherever. It takes a little more effort if you’re near Portland or anywhere north valley, but not too tough even there.
I’d move to Astoria or Coos Bay if I was you.
Without a doubt the umpqua river area is the most beautiful. Little towns like glide are nice. Depending on your political leanings that area may make you feel like u fit in or piss you off. Umpqua highway 138 has like 15 waterfalls...way less populated than eugene, salem, or portland area. Better weather...less rain.
All of Oregon is beautiful and offers what you want. Just depends how “far” away from everyone/thing, you want to be.
Personally, I like being isolated, yet close to town/things. If I had the money, I’d be out in Corbett. But runner ups would be: Estacada, Troutdale, Damascus, areas are all nice, isolated, yet close enough to towns.
"Locations all around Oregon" is this the case or are there jobs in multiple locations? It's a huge state and as many have mentioned the majority of the state (east of the Cascades & Deschutes County) is very remote. Not sure where you're coming from but I'd recommend spending a good deal of time studying a map and researching distances between cities as well as researching city populations.
Honestly, Shady Cove is a hidden gem of Oregon. Hunting minutes away, great trout and salmon fishing within walking distance, beautiful Rogue River scenery, and only a 45 minute commute to Medford which has all the business and city stuff going on that one could want. This state has tons of places that offer great fishing and a rural environment. I’ve lived all over this state both big cities and rural and I sure do miss my time down there by the Rogue River.
A LOT of heroin and meth issues to start off with. And for a very small town it makes it exceedingly a big issue. Some genuinely nice people there. And genuinely the exact opposite.
This can be said for much of southern oregon, but certain areas petty theft and drugs are much worse than others.
Prineville in general. We walk the dog off leash in the area and there’s a lot of hiking and fishing. It’s an easy commute to Bend and Redmond without the totally insane housing costs. Houses are being built like crazy in Prineville.
Yes there are many places like this.
You could even live in Sweet Home, Oregon. Minus being cool, I'm talking about lakes and fishing and stuff. Do you need sunshine?
Nothing cool here. Everything burned down. Maybe try Idaho? All we do here is steal your bike, do a socialism on your insurance, inject marijuanas, and like send 300 antifas to your favorite event. 5/7 avoid at all costs.
the coolest spot in Oregon is undeniably the beautiful Southern Oregon town of Crescent City. You'll find friendly faces and open spaces. You wont want to miss the fishing in the Smith River or the ocean if that's your preference. Truly, it is the finest town on the Oregon coast so ignore the rest of these suckers with their lousy ass advice on shitty old Eastern Oregon. You want the bonafide, real deal, best spot in Oregon? Look no further than Crescent City. The gem of the Oregon coast.
There’s spots along the central coast that have more than one lake per mile of highway. The further you get from Portland, the more affordable it gets.
There are none, transplants already ruined it, the state is a mess, politicians greedy and incompetency is high, wasted taxes left and right. You won't find lose dog laws here, so throw that idea out the window. Fishing has gone to shit due to climate change, just lost 40K trout in a local region.
Bend if you really love the outdoors, especially winter weather and hot summers (think high desert). Just be prepared for high housing costs. Nearby areas that might be cheaper are Redmond, Prineville or LaPine.
Sandy if you want to be closer to the Portland Metro area. Growing suburb with east access to the lakes of Mt Hood and all the hiking, skiing and outdoors that entails. About a 3 hour drive to the coast.
Eugene is also great. Smaller urban area with access to a lot of outdoor reaction. About 2 hours to the coast.
I would avoid southern Oregon (Kfalls, Roseburg) or extreme East (Pendleton, LaGrand, Baker City) unless rural and very conservative is your thing.
Not sure where you're coming from but careful what you wish for. I come from a somewhat isolated area in eastern Oregon & yeah you can roam around with your dog, hunt, fish etc, but ffs it's an hour drive to a Safeway or good eats or decent tavern/bar or any people...can wear on you. For example if you want something as simple as a usb cable you're driving a long-way.
I’m loving picturing anyone with the Reddit name “Satan’s fucboii” in remote eastern Oregon. Haha.
Anyone else scroll back for that username?
Does Amazon deliver out there?
Always had issues with Prime to be honest. Still got stuff though, just takes extra time. I did have UPS or FedEx driving out to the area daily from The Dalles or Hermiston/Tri-Cities. Moved to The Dalles, it was way quicker.
I like the Dalles. I miss that place.
The route between The Dalles & Hood River is the most beautiful in the Gorge I think.
For sure! I used to work at the Dalles County Club. The historic waterfall highway is pretty nice too. It’s so beautiful around there.
Man just to be a dick you should order the smallest things through Amazon once a day. USB cables, tape, pencils ect….. eventually they’ll try to accommodate that area more if they gotta drive out all the time.
The entire state is cool.
Moving for work? My guess is your options run Portland, Salem, Eugene, Medford - with a side of Beaverton, Hillsboro, Gresham, Keizer and Springfield. Maybe a Bend or Klamath Falls for variety. You can’t lose, but Eugene - there’s something about the south Willamette Valley that feels remote and centrally located, all at once. You can go 126 or 58 into the mountains; head north for more city, or south for more country. And the Oregon Coast only gets better south of Florence; north gets you to Yachats, Waldport and Newport. The airport keeps adding nonstops. The presence of the UO enhances the fun. We have multiple beer arcades, too many breweries and food carts to count. Tool played on campus this week; I saw Wet Leg and Yard Act in one night across two venues last year.
Maynard Would Go!!!
The "cool part" of Oregon? Well, yesterday I was in Portland - so that's where the 'cool' was. Today I'm in Medford...
Medford is definitely way cooler than Portland lol
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And In-n-Out!
I was joking. Clearly people haven’t read the other comments
I hear Baker City is nice this time of year.
Lucky you. Oregon is beautiful.
Oregon is the only state in the country with urban growth boundaries. That means you can easily hop out of the city and be somewhere isolated. It’s also incredibly dog-friendly with many off-leash areas and dedicated of-leash trails. Everywhere is beautiful, just different types of beautiful. Lots of good lake fishing (most Cascades lakes are stocked) and a+ fly fishing in basically every river around the state. Yes, including the ones that run right through our biggest cities. There are folks fishing salmon in the Willamette *as we speak.* Honestly, for a good recommendation, we need to know more about what you’re looking for. Do you want oceans? Snow? Does rain bother you? Do you want access to a metropolitan area? Do you care if the area leans liberal or conservative? What’s your rent/housing budget? Do you want “isolated” as in “access to all the things you listed” or do you mean “I can have a house with no one around” or “deep in the woods” or “my town is the only thing for 30 miles?” Cos we can do it
We’re not that unique…I’ve lived in numerous cities across the US with UGB or variations of the term to control development and sprawl. Before making claims with “only” “always” etc. either be absolutely sure, or rephrase, i.e Oregon is one of a handful of states with UGB / Oregon cities have UGB, so therefore…. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_growth_boundary
We’re still the only state with true, statewide mandated UGB. Tennessee just designates city boundaries for services. Washington required a *few* counties to make one, and allows other individual counties to opt out or in when they choose. Only a handful have opted in. That’s why you’ll see random housing developments in the middle of forest land. Yes, I should have technically said “the only state that REQUIRES urban growth boundaries everywhere.” But like, c’mon Mr “Well, Actually.” It was pretty clear what I meant.
Language is important. Feedback is a gift, you can incorporate into your life, or ball it up and throw it away.
So is learning to tell when it’s appropriate to be a pedant, and when you’re missing the point.
Had some jobs in boring Oregon it seemed pretty nice
Boring is Boring
Only a Nimrod would think that. :)
Thank you for raising my awareness to this excellence.
Hey, watch it!
My comment was entirely objective and factual.
I mean, there’s like four hair salons and two stoplights. If that’s not excitement I don’t know what is!
Ask Capt. Zig-Zag.
Im expecting to get downvoted with this comment. A lot of people in this subreddit will shit on southwestern Oregon but I honestly love it. It’s absolutely beautiful, there’s a lot of rural areas so a lot of privacy. Tons of lakes and rivers I have multiple friends and coworkers that fish or swim every weekend (myself included). Southern Oregon feels very situated in the mountains, in my opinion much more than the valley from central to northern Oregon. We also get more sunny days than the rest of western Oregon. Close to crater lake and the redwoods. The coast isn’t too far either. If you like outdoor stuff there’s so much to do. If you want a more social scene that isn’t as great. But Ashland, Medford, and Grants Pass all have some amazing restaurants. The valley does get smoky if there’s a fire. I’m a bit north of it so it’s not too bad. Like another comment said I think Shady Cove is a little hidden gem. A lot of people are put off by how red everyone makes it seem here. And yes it’s red but Medford and grants pass are getting more purple and Ashland is pretty blue. Also, compared to other red states in the south this area does not feel like that. People here are genuinely nice, they’ll have a conversation and ask how you are and it doesn’t lead to politics. And a lot of people in the area are very good people they just haven’t had access to the same education and resources as other areas of the state. But personally, I adore southern Oregon. I’m so happy to live here everyday and just see so much beauty that honestly does feel very private because we don’t get the same amout of tourists and visitors the rest of the state does because people always write the area off. I will say if you go rural in Jackson or Josephine county there is a TON of pot farms. Douglas county doesn’t allow recreational grows so it’s just trees and farms. But it is farther away from more active towns
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For sure! I was mainly focusing on southwest Oregon and how a lot of the complaints I see people have about the area is that it’s Uber red or super trumpy. I’ve lived in Alabama, rural Georgia, and Texas and it does not feel uber red to me at all but I see how someone born in raised in Portland could think of it like that. Even in Roseburg and Douglas county I find progressive people and rainbow flags
Why do you feel the need to post this ?
Because OP asked for it?
Wrong answer.
Read the title? Maybe you're lost. OP asked for cool parts of Oregon, and this person replied with a part they think is cool.
They're doing that stupid "shh don't talk about Oregon" thing.
Roseburg, but the fishing is in the Umpqua River, more than in a lake. As someone else said, check out KLamath Falls.
Alvord Desert
You'll probably want to look at Central or Eastern Oregon
I hear Burns is a lovely destination 😂
Or baker city 🙃
Christmas Valley is blowing up right now.
What for? There’s less than nothing out there. What’s the draw besides cheap land?
Most places only get one Christmas per year, but if you live in Christmas Valley, you can watch Santa get drunk and smash a mailbox every single day.
😂
Housing shortages.
Oakridge. Haha those guys will hate me for saying it too. Kinda hillbilly, not far from Eugene (40min-hr). Cascades in your back yard almost.
Baker city.
Medford, grants pass or salem/kaiser Station
Enterprise. Middle of nowhere, Center of the Universe.
Klamath falls will be perfect for you.
There’s a location in Klamath falls. I’ve briefly looked into it, I’ll be sure to check it out thanks!
I'd do a lot more research before committing to living in KF . . .
OP do your own research. This sub is not Google and there are hundreds of variables to consider when moving here. Location, weather, hobbies/interests, commutes, rent, etc
Shhhh!!!! If we can’t stop folks from moving here we might as well have them moving to areas like Klamath falls 😅
Hey, I’m all for this plan. KFALLS, Burns, Boring, Medford, Pendleton. Send them all there 😂😂
Imagine if this subreddit started selling folks on those areas. Imaging moving to Klamath Falls based off of Reddit and discovering the majestic streets of Mills edition
I feel like there should be a reality show following someone who was sold the dream of KFALLS only to realize.. well it’s KFALLS 😂😂
I’d watch that!
Then do one for Burns
Haha you guys are shitheads.
😂
In this "recommendations" defense, KF is well respected for its hunting, fishing, outdoor recreation and open spaces.
First time i drove throuh k falls i got the weird vibes and was like "nope never going here again"
It’s got some great natural beauty but the town and some of the people there are just not great. Plus the local government and airbase are corrupt
Once they take the remaining dams out, this area may not be so great. Peoople who had lakeside property no longer will have it. The reservoir will be smaller. Could be higher water prices. Some smaller wetland areas could be drying up. The whole ecosystem will be changing.
No way. I would steer you toward *anything* but KF.
Klamath Falls sucks
Honestly I've heard many many things about Klamath Falls but never once heard or thought of it as cool. edit: >Shhhh!!!! If we can’t stop folks from moving here we might as well have them moving to areas like Klamath falls 😅 Ahh now I get it. LOL.
It is a cool area if it aligns with your interests. It’s beautiful, lots of hiking, cheap, open space…
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well, sure... but you don't have to be a part of all that. You'll see the weirdos, sure... but if most of your free time is spent alone, it doesn't really affect you (unless they come rambling up your driveway)
You get that in most rural/small-town parts of Oregon.
At least you are consistent with your recommendation.
Ugh.
What kind of fishing? I don't fish, but I know just enough about Oregon to know that different regions draw different kinds of fishing.
It's honestly pretty good statewide for both warm water and cold water fisheries (bass, crappie, blue gill vs salmon, trout). If theyre into saltwater, the coast is the place to be. The Columbia/Willamette rivers are some of the best "cool water" fishing in the state (smallmouth, walleye).
It depends what you like. The Tualatin Valley has amazing forests as well as wineries. Portland is a bit more fast-paced. The Dalles has sun and windsurfing. The Blue Mountains of Umatilla County are scenic and great for hunting. Bend is a chic place that has exceptional skiing and cuisine. Malheur County has the Painted Hills also the Alvord Desert and pronghorn antelope. Lake County has Sunstone mining and an amazing show of migratory birds. Take your pick and welcome to Oregon!
I would suggest John day. It’s small it’s a remote, but it’s close enough to the metros. I think you’re about 2 1/2 hours away from civilization, but do you have some pieces that you can work with out there. And on top of that my buddy is a reporter out there. He really likes it.
I can provide info on Klamath Falls if you want to DM me. I hunt and fish and hike. Lived there for almost 20 years. Also lived in Medford too.
You’re moving to Oregon, so it’s important to learn you don’t have have to fish in lakes anymore. The Columbia has 10,000 chinook a day swimming by at peak season and the ocean of course has all manner of stuff. If you like to fish, make sure you’re near the river or ocean. As far as room to roam, you’re pretty okay wherever. It takes a little more effort if you’re near Portland or anywhere north valley, but not too tough even there. I’d move to Astoria or Coos Bay if I was you.
Jordan Valley is the coolest place in the state! Check it out!!
Without a doubt the umpqua river area is the most beautiful. Little towns like glide are nice. Depending on your political leanings that area may make you feel like u fit in or piss you off. Umpqua highway 138 has like 15 waterfalls...way less populated than eugene, salem, or portland area. Better weather...less rain.
Top of Mt Hood is usually the coolest.
The old Yamhill Pub. Classic Oregon.
All of Oregon is beautiful and offers what you want. Just depends how “far” away from everyone/thing, you want to be. Personally, I like being isolated, yet close to town/things. If I had the money, I’d be out in Corbett. But runner ups would be: Estacada, Troutdale, Damascus, areas are all nice, isolated, yet close enough to towns.
With a username like that, I would recommend avoiding anything and everything east of US-97 and south of OR-126.
"Locations all around Oregon" is this the case or are there jobs in multiple locations? It's a huge state and as many have mentioned the majority of the state (east of the Cascades & Deschutes County) is very remote. Not sure where you're coming from but I'd recommend spending a good deal of time studying a map and researching distances between cities as well as researching city populations.
The part between Washington, California/nevada, idaho, and the pacific ocean
Honestly, Shady Cove is a hidden gem of Oregon. Hunting minutes away, great trout and salmon fishing within walking distance, beautiful Rogue River scenery, and only a 45 minute commute to Medford which has all the business and city stuff going on that one could want. This state has tons of places that offer great fishing and a rural environment. I’ve lived all over this state both big cities and rural and I sure do miss my time down there by the Rogue River.
Rogue river is amazing. Shady cove though.... hell no.
What’s wrong with it?
A LOT of heroin and meth issues to start off with. And for a very small town it makes it exceedingly a big issue. Some genuinely nice people there. And genuinely the exact opposite. This can be said for much of southern oregon, but certain areas petty theft and drugs are much worse than others.
Joseph
Prineville Reservoir State Park, in the off-season
Prineville in general. We walk the dog off leash in the area and there’s a lot of hiking and fishing. It’s an easy commute to Bend and Redmond without the totally insane housing costs. Houses are being built like crazy in Prineville.
Everywhere used to be cool
Yes there are many places like this. You could even live in Sweet Home, Oregon. Minus being cool, I'm talking about lakes and fishing and stuff. Do you need sunshine?
Nothing cool here. Everything burned down. Maybe try Idaho? All we do here is steal your bike, do a socialism on your insurance, inject marijuanas, and like send 300 antifas to your favorite event. 5/7 avoid at all costs.
So many options.
It's pretty wonderful out on the coast, if you can find good housing
My house, when your mom stays over.
Oregonian here, I want to move to Corvallis.
Amazing how many here feel compelled to answer this question.
No matter what don’t move to Portland. This place is cracked out
the coolest spot in Oregon is undeniably the beautiful Southern Oregon town of Crescent City. You'll find friendly faces and open spaces. You wont want to miss the fishing in the Smith River or the ocean if that's your preference. Truly, it is the finest town on the Oregon coast so ignore the rest of these suckers with their lousy ass advice on shitty old Eastern Oregon. You want the bonafide, real deal, best spot in Oregon? Look no further than Crescent City. The gem of the Oregon coast.
The Dallas is a nice town. You can drive over to Tygh Valley absolutely beautiful.
There’s spots along the central coast that have more than one lake per mile of highway. The further you get from Portland, the more affordable it gets.
There are none, transplants already ruined it, the state is a mess, politicians greedy and incompetency is high, wasted taxes left and right. You won't find lose dog laws here, so throw that idea out the window. Fishing has gone to shit due to climate change, just lost 40K trout in a local region.
Bend if you really love the outdoors, especially winter weather and hot summers (think high desert). Just be prepared for high housing costs. Nearby areas that might be cheaper are Redmond, Prineville or LaPine. Sandy if you want to be closer to the Portland Metro area. Growing suburb with east access to the lakes of Mt Hood and all the hiking, skiing and outdoors that entails. About a 3 hour drive to the coast. Eugene is also great. Smaller urban area with access to a lot of outdoor reaction. About 2 hours to the coast. I would avoid southern Oregon (Kfalls, Roseburg) or extreme East (Pendleton, LaGrand, Baker City) unless rural and very conservative is your thing.
If you love horses then Wilsonville but they are a nice area in general. I really love it
It’s all cool
I’m from the south… so all of Oregon is awesome to me!
I know kalamath falls is cool not sure about much else. I remember there being more wind and quite a bit of snow in the winter.
The Cool Place is Wherever You are, my maaaannn.
Sounds like you would like Bend, Oregon but that is in the south of the state.
I think a suburb of Burns'd be perfect for yaz, Mr. Boil.
I feel like a suburb of Burns is indeed where people wait around to get fucked by Satan...
I moved from Salem to Pendleton. I love the beauty and peacefulness on the East side. I recommend Umatilla County
McKenzie river is where u want to live nothing else comes close I promise u
Don't forget French Glen. Raggedy Ann and Andy River and Steens Mountain. Good fishing and hiking. Bit of a drive to the nearest mall though.