Winter is just around the bend, but that’s no reason for gloom or apprehension. Winter is, after all, a magical time in Oregon. It’s the season for skiing, hot chocolate and well deserved family time. The sun may be having its last hurrah, but the fun is certainly not over. Here are 11 reasons why we love winter–and why we think you should too.
- Snow
Flickr/ Brandon Oh The snow transforms the landscape beautifully.
- Winter skies
Flickr/ Scott Smithson … And the best sunsets of the year.
- The fog
Flickr/ Pat Kight A foggy winter morning is majestic and lovely.
- It’s hot cocoa season!
Flickr/ Patrizia Don’t forget the marshmallows!
- It’s ski season.
Flickr/ Alex Grab your skis or snowboard and hit the slopes!
- Frozen waterfalls are the most amazing thing. ever.
Flickr/ Michael Matti Like Elowah falls, pictured above.
- Snowy campfires…
Flickr/ Mt. Hood Territory …. and s’mores!
- The Holidays, of course.
Flickr/ Denis Collette Winter is the season where families come together to celebrate.
- Icicles are incredibly beautiful.
Flickr/ Vladimir Agafonkin That amazing moment when you open the door and the porch and trees are decorated and shining with ice.
- Sledding with the family
Flickr/ WELS net On snowy days, the yard becomes an amusement park.
- There’s nothing as cozy as being at home while the snow falls outside.
Flickr/ Randen Pederson When you feel the warmth of the fireplace, smell of food in the oven, or have the family gathered around watching movies together, you may find yourself thinking that winter is the best season of all.
What do you love most about winter in Oregon? Let us know in the comments.
Flickr/ Brandon Oh
The snow transforms the landscape beautifully.
Flickr/ Scott Smithson
… And the best sunsets of the year.
Flickr/ Pat Kight
A foggy winter morning is majestic and lovely.
Flickr/ Patrizia
Don’t forget the marshmallows!
Flickr/ Alex
Grab your skis or snowboard and hit the slopes!
Flickr/ Michael Matti
Like Elowah falls, pictured above.
Flickr/ Mt. Hood Territory
…. and s’mores!
Flickr/ Denis Collette
Winter is the season where families come together to celebrate.
Flickr/ Vladimir Agafonkin
That amazing moment when you open the door and the porch and trees are decorated and shining with ice.
Flickr/ WELS net
On snowy days, the yard becomes an amusement park.
Flickr/ Randen Pederson
When you feel the warmth of the fireplace, smell of food in the oven, or have the family gathered around watching movies together, you may find yourself thinking that winter is the best season of all.
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