Richa Gangopadhyay Instagram – Being cooped up for weeks definitely makes me want to be outdoors even more! The things we take for granted when they are taken away from us! ⁣ ⁣ A few years ago, I got to experience the ethereal beauty of the Oregon outdoors on my very first visit. Needless to say, it was worth the hype. ⁣ ⁣ The best thing about this place? The perfect balance of nature and urban life. A short 2-hour drive from Portland, you find yourself in dense evergreen forests, thousands of waterfalls, the gorgeous Columbia River Gorge, snowcapped volcanoes, acres of vineyards and oh, the Pacific Ocean and its beautiful, white sand beaches. It’s no wonder we don’t ever want to leave. A top travel destination for most, we are lucky to call it home.🌲🏔️🌊🏞️💕⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Soon enough, we’ll all be back outside enjoying life! But for now….#stayhomestaysafe ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Photo credit: husband 📷⁣ #nofilter #oregon #oregonoutdoors #nature #pacificnorthwest #winecountry #oregonian #quarantine