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1. Oregon Trail / Barlow Trail, Rhododendron Leg

   This is one of the most accessible, year-round access points for the historic pioneer Barlow Trail.  This 2.5-mile section that meanders through the Zig Zag River canyon connects the Mt. Hood villages of Rhododendron and Zig Zag .  Along the route you can see glimpses of the…

   Location: Rd 19, Rhododendron, OR 97049

2. Osprey Point

   Osprey Point is a great place to watch all kinds of wildlife. Spring and summers are the best times to see birds of many kinds. You can see osprey and eagles circling overhead and diving for fish, and there are also duck and geese populations nearby. The U.S.…

   Location: .5 mile south of Detroit, Detroit, OR 97342

3. Oxbow Regional Park

   Oxbow Regional Park is a beautiful, well-maintained, quite sizable regional park located near the Portland metro area. It is set along a magnificent stretch of the Sandy River Gorge. The park is open year-round. There are old-growth Douglas firs, an extensive trail network along the…

   Location: 3010 SE Oxbow Parkway, Gresham, OR 97080

4. Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint

   Peter Skene Ogden is perched at the top of the striking Crooked River Canyon, nine miles north of Redmond on Highway 97. Bring a camera – the views are tremendous. Besides the incredible views, the site features the juxtaposition of a historic bridge alongside a modern bridge,…

5. Pinnacles

   The Pinnacles formations evoke visions of the powerful forces of nature at work over millenia. Stream erosion over thousands of years carved deep canyons in the earth on the slopes south and east of Crater Lake, wtihin what today is Crater Lake National Park. Columns…

   Location: Crater Lake National Park, OR 97604

6. 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…

7. Rabbit Ears Geological Formation

   This fascinating geological formation along North Umpqua Highway 138 may have resulted from a massive volcanic event over 7 million years ago. Viewing this spectacle gives visitors an appreciation of the geological uniqueness of the North Umpqua River Canyon.

   Location: North Umpqua Highway 138, Idleyld Park, OR 97447

8. 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

9. Roe Outfitters FlyWay Shop

   Roe Outfitters is based at the southern end of the Volcanic Legacy Byway, just as visitors begin their discovery of Oregon’s Central Cascades.  Owners Darren and Jenifer Roe offer guided adventure tours year-round. Many visitors do not have the skills or equipment to experience all that…

   Location: 9349 Hwy 97 South, Klamath Falls, OR 97603

10. 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