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1. South Umpqua Falls

   South Umpqua Falls is culturally important to the heritage of the Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Band of Indians, and is the place they celebrate annually during their July pow-wow. In the late winter and early spring the falls are a perfect place to just…

   Location: 20 miles east Tiller on South Umpqua Road 28, Tiller, OR 97484

2. Spirit Lake

   One of the enduring features of Mt. St. Helen’s 1980 eruption, Spirit Lake serves as a reminder of the devastation of the blast. Once a destination for outdoor recreation and camping, after the eruption, Spirit Lake became a toxic mess of forest debris and volcanic…

3. Stevenson

   Stevenson is the only city actually on the river waterfront in the National Scenic Area. The Stevenson Waterfront is “in the mountains” yet very accessible by car and only 40 minutes from Portland yet a world away.  Stevenson Landing at the Waterfront is home to…

   Location: Stevenson, WA

4. Stonehenge Memorial

   The Washington State replica- Stonehenge is a memorial to local WA soldiers lost in WWI. and overlooks the Columbia Gorge. Visiting Stonehenge is free and shares a site with Maryhill Museum, a world-class collection of art ranging from early 20th century European works to an…

5. Sunrise Visitor’s Center

   Location: State Hwy 410, White River Entrance to Mt. Rainier Nat'l Park, WA 98022

6. Terrebonne Depot

   Terrebonne Depot is a full-service restaurant featuring locally grown foods in a unique, casual environment. The New American cuisine is prepared according to season and showcases the wonderful variety of flavors found in the Cascade region. Terrebonne Depot celebrates the history of the original Oregon…

   Location: 400 NW Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne, OR 97760

7. The Arts Cabins Project

   The Arts Cabins are a marvelous art center in the National Forest on Mount Hood at 4,000-foot elevation, consisting of two surplus U.S. Forest Service cabins that were saved from demolition. They are adapted to interpret the traditional Cascadian/WPA and CCC Arts & Crafts styles…

8. The Cedar Creek Grist Mill

   In 1876, the Cedar Creek Grist Mill is one of the oldest operating original structures in the state of Washington.  The mill offers special events the last Saturday of June, July, August, September and October where employees press over 8,000 pounds of Washington apples into…

   Location: Hayes Road to Cedar Creek Road, 9 miles from Woodland, WA, WA 98674

9. The Dalles Dam Visitor Center

   The visitor center is located at the old Seufert’s Fish Cannery site; the foundation remains as well as fishwheel sluiceways. The center has spectacular views of the river and dam. Exhibits share the story of the dam from a variety of contrasting perspectives. Visitors can…

   Location: Exti 87, I-84, The Dalles, OR 97058

10. The Sisters Country

    The Sisters Country offers a unique “step back in time” for visitors and locals.  This western-themed town is the hub for eco-opportunities in the Central Cascades, with activities such as rafting, hiking, biking, fishing, camping, rock-climbing, horseback-riding and more.  The Sisters Country is made up…

    Location: Sisters, OR 97759