Humbug Mountain State Park, Oregon

Don’t let the name of Humbug Mountain State Park fool you--you’ll leave the park anything but grumpy. Mist hugs the moss green hills that rise out of the ocean, forming ogle-worthy vistas. Hike the trails the wind past Douglas fir and spruce along the side of Oregon’s tallest coastal mountain, or beachcomb below. The park, equally as popular with snorkelers, divers, and windsurfers as it is with hikers, offers the best of both mountain and beach locations. Just be on the lookout for mountain lions, bears and bobcats, who prowl the more remote portions of the park. They might be attracted to the park’s temperate climate; it’s situated in one of the warmest spots in the state. At this park, you might exclaim many things as you take in the beauty of the mountain meeting the seashore, but “bah, humbug!” won’t be one of them.