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1. Prospect Historic Hotel

   The Prospect Historic Hotel offers warm and inviting accommodations in the natural beauty of Oregon. The hotel, built in the late 1800s and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is a magnificent stage house, with grounds that are great for strolling or just…

   Location: 391 Mill Creek Dr, Prospect, OR 97536

2. Proxy Falls

   At Proxy Falls, you can see three different types of terrain in one hike. The trail meanders through old volcanic flow, chaparral and, at lower elevations, temperate rain forest. The trail is blocked in a few places by fallen trees/logs that are circumnavigated by impromptu…

3. Rainier Mountain Festival / Rainier BaseCamp

   Rainier Basecamp is the place to stop when going to Mt. Rainier National Park and is home to the annual Rainier Mountain Festival. Climbers come from around the world to hang out and participate in a weekend pack with mountaineering adventure. ADA Accessible Interpretive Signage Trained Guides/Guided Tours/Self-Guided…

   Location: 30027 SR 706 East, Ashford, WA 98304

4. Recycled Spirits of Iron

   A sculpture garden of animals large and small, fashioned out of found, recycled wood and metal by local artisan, Dan Klennert. One of the more unique attractions in the Central Cascades area, this sculpture garden is a highlight in the Mt. Rainier National Park area. Interpretive…

   Location: 22410 State Route 706 East, Ashford, WA

5. Red Wine and Chocolate

   The natural affinity between dark chocolate and red wine is no secret. The Red Wine and Chocolate event weekend in the Yakima Valley provides a distinctive and elegant offering of fine chocolate and fine wine. Visit the more than 70 wineries in the Yakima Valley…

6. Return of C’waam Annual Ceremony

   This unique event is held each year after the first snow in March, in Chiloquin, Oregon. Each year the c’waam (also known as the Lost River Sucker) swims up the Sprague River to spawn. Snowflakes fall at this time of year, heralding the c’waam’s return.…

   Location: 501 Chiloquin Blvd, Chiloquin, OR 97624

7. RoadRunners Roadside Cafe

   RoadRunners was hand-built in a refurbished German sausage trailer. The owners grow saffron on the property, and you can get a saffron burger or saffron steak stir-fry any time of the year, as well as saffron bulbs and potted saffron plants. The restaurant is situated along Highway 227, the Crater…

   Location: 105 Days Creek RD., Days Creek, OR 97429

8. Rogue Creamery

   Rogue Creamery is an artisan cheese company, with people dedicated to sustainability and the art and tradition of making the world’s finest handmade cheese.  The creamery’s history dates back to the Great Depression, and it is globally recognized and award-winning for artisan cheese products crafted…

   Location: 311 N Front St, Central Point, OR 97502

9. Rogue National Wild and Scenic River

   As one of the original Wild & Scenic Rivers in the United States, the Rogue River is a true American icon. Designated by an act of Congress in 1968, 84 miles of the 215 miles of river were protected against development. Flowing from the side…

   Location: 325 Galice Road, Merlin, OR 97532

10. Rogue River Natural Bridge

    The Rogue River runs underground through a lava tube at this spot, where asphalt trails take you over the drop-in point and walk you to the outfall point. Signposts along the way give information. This educational site is being preserved for public viewing. Seasonal availability (closed in winter) Interpretive signage

    Location: Highway 62 above Prospect, OR