In Oregon, it rarely feels as if you’re walking in a winter wonderland. Our winters are constantly rainy and gloomy. A topic of frustration in our community is the supposed lack of fun activities to participate in within Oregon.
In winter, this irritation grows even more prominent. People are stuck inside for prolonged amounts of time as it grows colder and the rain begins to pour. To help combat this dreariness, here is a list of places to go this winter season.
First, there is Mount Hood.
“I like it because it balances easy courses for beginners and harder courses for people who are more experienced,” said freshman Kellen Walker. “And it’s closer so it’s more convenient to do weekend trips.”
Junior Noah Tishendorf enjoys going up to Mount Hood as well.
“I like the parks at Timberline and the night skiing at Ski Bowl,” said Tishendorf.
The snow is also some of the best in Oregon, and skiing or snowboarding up on the mountains is a great thing to do this winter. Even better, it also has cabins and hotels available for rent. So get out of the house and go skiing, or snowboarding, or rent a cozy cabin for the weekend. It’s sure to cheer you up.
Another icy activity here in Oregon is the Lincoln Center’s ice rink. It offers public skating opportunities as well as lessons for those who want to learn or improve their skills. The highest price for going skating is $18, so make sure to check it out.
There are also some more laid-back winter activities. Some favorites are Powell’s Books and the Lake Theatre. Powell’s is the world’s largest independent bookstore and is a crowd favorite. It’s a great place to go even if you’re not into books. They sell all kinds of cute knickknacks, notebooks and snacks.
The Lake Theatre is also great because it’s smaller than most theaters which gives it a cozier feel, and it serves food while you watch the movie. What could be a better winter activity than that?
And, if you’re someone who is looking to get a Christmas tree this winter season, Lee Farms is a great place to go. They have a wide selection of Christmas trees you can either opt to cut down yourself or have someone cut down for you.
Not only are there Christmas trees, but also animals you can interact with like goats and horses. They even offer homemade jams, cider, and pies.
So although it may be tempting, don’t rot at home this winter thinking there’s nothing to do here. It seems Oregon can in fact be a winter wonderland after all.