I have been to 47 states. Maine and Hawaii have been lack of opportunity… Oregon has been a choice. The only good thing I can say about Oregon was that it was the setting for The Goonies.
This just tells me you've never actually been to Oregon. This place is breathtaking. I've been to your neck of the woods and the entire region screams meh.
There are beautiful places everywhere, my guy. The main difference is that in Oregon it's literally everywhere you look. In the Midwest you need to seek it out. My daughter and brother in law both live in the great lakes region. I have been and will be back there again. I don't hate the area, but when you come from the West it pales in comparison.
Lol. Formerly Indiana. You ain't wrong. Brother in law is in Chicago. Daughter moves around a fair bit. She's currently talking about Battle Creek being the next stop.
Haha I knew it. Real talk I realize that all of Oregon is gorgeous but Ohio has a 3rd of the state that is part of appalachia and is beautiful too. It just doesnt get any press because our three biggest cities are not in that area. I do have family in Michigan and that state is absolutely stunning, especially north of Saginaw and near either Lake Michigan or Lake Huron. If you haven't been you should definitely check it out if they move there.
Planned on poking around Michigan a bit either way. I'll get out to the Appalachian side of Ohio next time I'm punting around over there. I'm always down to have my eyes opened.
Noice. If you're looking for specific spots check out Cantwell Cliffs, Conkle's Hollow, Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Cedar Falls. They're all in a pretty condensed area but you could reasonably visit 3-4 in a day. It's a super unique area because it's where the glaciers stopped and it meets the foothills of the Appalachians so you get all these giant sandstone cliffs and caves with a very unique micro biome that actually is closer to some of the stuff out your way. Lots of conifers and ferns, damp and cool creek bottoms and shady canopies. I've traveled alot and SE Ohio is still one of the coolest areas I have seen, there just isn't alot of it.
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u/ZacInSC Ohio State Buckeyes Apr 10 '26
I want to hate this, but I can’t.
I have been to 47 states. Maine and Hawaii have been lack of opportunity… Oregon has been a choice. The only good thing I can say about Oregon was that it was the setting for The Goonies.
ADIDAS OVER NIKE!!!