Each year, Americans leave hundreds of millions of vacation days unused — valuable benefits that are part of their compensation package. You wouldn't toss part of your paycheck in the trash, so why let those vacation days go unused? The U.S. Travel Association encourages workers to reclaim their rest and take full advantage of their paid time off, and we couldn’t agree more.
Mark your calendars: January 28, 2025 is National Plan for Vacation Day. It’s the perfect opportunity to map out your next getaway and prioritize well-deserved downtime. And to help you plan your next Oregon trip, here are 12 ideas to get you thinking on how you can use those all-too-important vacation days.
The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival (March 21 – April 27, 2025) occurs annually and lures families from all over the world to witness the 40 acres of rainbow colored tulips.
Who can resist the charm of adorable baby animals? Each summer, Alpacas at Marquam Hill Ranch and Triskelee Farm welcome baby alpacas, known as "cria." If you're craving even more cuteness (and delicious treats), head over to TMK Creamery to meet their "cowlebrities" and try the single-cow cheese.
The fall months are special in Mt. Hood Territory as our farms celebrate rich traditions such as corn mazes, hayrides and pumpkin patches. With an abundance of farms to choose from, everyone can get that perfect picture of them with the perfect pumpkin. Follow the Harvest Trail for even more fun as you collect stamps to earn a prize.
Ski, snowboard and tube on Mt. Hood at Mt. Hood Skibowl with the largest night skiing available in the country and their evening cosmic tubing, or enjoy the longest ski season in North America at Timberline Lodge & Ski Area. Both resorts offer top-terrain, fantastic events and appeal to your inner foodie to boot.
