This Is The Most Beautiful Place In Oregon

Summer is synonymous with vacation and whether or not you have a family holiday planned already, the good news is you don’t have to travel outside of Oregon for a much-needed getaway.

The Beaver State is full of beautiful vacation destinations, but there is one location that stands out.

This month, Conde Nast Traveler says it did some digging and named the most beautiful place in every U.S. state.

“No state is the same, and each has its stars, the kind of sights that make you catch your breath and nearly veer off the highway,” Conde Nast writes. The magazine writes that the list “only scrapes the surface” of what the U.S. has to offer, so consider it as a starting point.

In Oregon, Conde Nast named Crater Lake National Park the most beautfiul place in the state.

Located in Southwest Oregon's Klamath County, Crater Lake is a popular tourist and resident destination all year long, though winter visits to the lake may require a hike or snowmobile.

The deepest lake in the United States, well known for its radiant blue color and clear water, Crater Lake is a dormant volcano that last erupted roughly 7,700 years ago.

Costs for visiting the lake vary depending on the time of year. During winter, between Nov. 1 and May 12, a 7-day pass private, non-commercial vehicles in $10. In summer, May 13 through Oct. 31, passes are $25.

Week passes for motorcycles are also $10 in winter, but only $20 in summer.

For folks who just want to hike the ridge surrounding the lake, kids 15 and under get in free and all others pay $10 in winter and $12 in the summer.

You can see the full list of the most beautiful place in every state via Conde Nast Traveler here.

Written by Feroze Dhanoa, Patch National Staff, with additional reporting from Oregon Patch Editor Travis Loose.

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