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1. Hummocks Trail

   The Hummocks Trail is a wonderful pond-filled area for viewing migrating birds in the Mt. St. Helens area of the Central Cascades region. Migration starts in April bringing uncommon Nashville Warblers and Lazuli Buntings to alders, along w/ Orange-crowned and Yellow-rumped Warblers and Common Yellowthroats; and…

   Location: Hiwy 504 Milepost 45.1, Toutle, WA

2. Ike Kinswa State Park

   Endless family fun is available at Ike Kinswa State Park, situated along the shores of Mayfield Lake.  Enjoy camping in private, forested sites, explore the many hiking trails, and discover the boating, fishing and swimming opportunities in this special place.  It is common to see…

   Location: US 12 at milepost 80.3, Mossyrock, WA 98564

3. Imperial Stock Ranch

   The Imperial Stock Ranch has been operating continuously since 1871, producing sheep, cattle, grains and hay. Established as an 160-acre homestead claim, it grew to become Oregon’s largest individually owned land and stock holding.  Designated a National Historic District, the ranch headquarters is an ongoing working…

   Location: 92462 Hinton Road, Maupin, OR 97037

4. In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market and Festival

   In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market and Festival, is one of the few Native American fine arts outdoor markets hosted in the Pacific Northwest and is held annually in August. Visitors have the opportunity to see the latest trends in Native American art as…

   Location: 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402

5. Jo’s Organic Deli

   Jo’s, located on the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway in old Downtown Fort Klamath, is an antique auto court built in 1949 by Joanna Taylor.  Jo had run the historic Fort Klamath Hotel for 25 years.  She ran Jo’s for 10 years herself, selling it in…

   Location: 52851 Hwy 62, Fort Klamath, OR 97626

6. Joe’s Donuts

   Joe’s is one of those treasured American local food icons. It has been at the same location in the same building in Sandy, Oregon, for years and years. It’s the kind of small shop that knows how to deliver a unique experience and does it without…

   Location: 39230 Pioneer Blvd, Sandy, OR 97055

7. Jonsrud Viewpoint

   This site provides one of the best views of the Sandy River valley, the Cascades and Mt. Hood. With only a few roads and farms, it probably appears much the same as it did hundreds of years ago. One of the roads that is visible…

   Location: Bluff Road, Sandy, OR

8. Klamath Basin Birding Trail

   The Klamath Basin Birding Trail guides birders on a spectacularly scenic route that includes dozens of birding hot spots, including the Wood River Day Use Area just outside Crater Lake National Park. The trail showcases an incredible natural resource that includes more than 350 bird…

   Location: Forest Service Road 960, Fort Klamath, OR 97626

9. Latourell Falls – Historic Columbia River Highway

   Latourell Falls is usually the first waterfall seen along the Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway. Because of this, it usually leaves quite an impression on first-time visitors. The falls plunge 224 feet over a massive wall of columnar basalt – some of the best formations in…

   Location: Latourell Falls, OR

10. Lewis River Falls and Trail

    Hear the water plunging over five spectacular waterfalls as you follow this 14.4-mile trail. In the heart of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, the Lewis River forever flows, cascades, drops, and carves into the landscape.  A series of falls is accessible along Forest Road 90. As…

    Location: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA