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1. Little Crater Lake

   Little Crater Lake is located in a beautiful alpine meadow full of summertime wildflowers, and is also a good spot for wildlife viewing and birding. It is accessible by a paved walkway. But the best part of Little Crater Lake is the lake, or pond,…

   Location: Little Crater Lake, OR

2. Longhouse Education and Cultural Center

   Learn about the many cultures and regional Native communities that collaborated on the design and construction of this center—attend a Native arts fair, hear Northwest story tellers, or watch a Tsimshian Fourth Generation dance performance at The Longhouse Education and Cultural Center at Evergreen State…

   Location: 2700 NW Evergreen Parkway, Olympia, WA 98505

3. Mary McCrank’s Dinner House

   Mary McCrank, who was born in 1900 in Vancouver, BC, couldn’t cook when she started what later became a charming Chehalis restaurant known for good homemade food. In 1935, Ms. McCrank bought the Dutch Mill Tavern, along busy Highway 99 and named her business Shamrock…

   Location: 2923 Jackson Hwy, Chehalis, WA 98532

4. Maryhill Museum of Art

   Come explore Maryhill Museum’s world-class collection of art ranging from early 20th century European works to an extensive Native American collection. Set in a castle-like chateau on a stunning 6,000-acre site overlooking the scenic Columbia River Gorge, Maryhill Museum is one of the Pacific Northwest’s…

   Location: 35 Maryhill Drive, WA 98620

5. Maryhill Winery

   The afternoon sun filters through the grape arbor overhead as you sip your syrah and survey the mountains and gorge from the expansive deck. Award-winning wines draw you to the tasting room, and modestly-priced bottles make the decision of which vintages to buy—and how many—a…

   Location: 9774 Hwy 14, Goldendale, WA 98620

6. Maupin

   Maupin lies in the rainshadow of the Cascades. The elevation ranges from 840′ at the river to approximately 1,600′ at the west edge of town. The growing season is much longer than the high desert areas around Bend, and the climate is much drier than…

   Location: Maupin, OR 97037

7. McKenzie Pass – Santiam Pass Scenic Byway

   This historic highway from Sisters over the Cascades to the Willamette Valley includes sections of the original wagon road that are still visible, and winds through unique lava flows. This route is educational from both a historic and geological point of view. The changes in flora and fauna…

   Location: Hwy 242, Sisters, OR 97759

8. McKenzie River Wooden Boat Festival

   The McKenzie River Wooden Boat Festival is a one-day celebration of the history of the wooden whitewater dory invented on the McKenzie River.  Each year hundreds of people attend this event to show and view historic boats and new boats from all over the Pacific…

   Location: 49198 McKenzie Hwy., Vida, OR 97488

9. Metolius River

   The head of the Metolius River is located just off Hwy 20 on the road into Camp Sherman. The river starts here as it gushes out of the hillside full force. The river is beautiful — constantly flowing water that never diminishes, lush forest growth right…

   Location: Camp Sherman, OR 97759

10. Metolius River Resort

    The 3,000-foot elevation of the resort boasts clean air, generally sunny days and cool nights. Miles and miles of streamside and forest trails invite birdwatching, hiking, biking and picnicking. Water sports, golf, horesback riding, skiing and shopping are available within a short distance. With the Metolius…

    Location: 25551 SW Forest Service Rd 1419, Camp Sherman, OR 97730