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1. Rogue River Gorge

   The roar of the water moving through this very narrow area between the lava cliffs is very exciting.  Through the years the water has eroded and smoothed some of the raw edges of the lava.  The river becomes a churning mass of white-water flowing  through…

   Location: Highway 62 at Union Creek, OR

2. 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

3. Rogue-Umpqua River Scenic Byway

   The Rogue-Umpqua River Scenic Byway, “A Passage for the Ages,” illustrates the importance of the river corridor as it connects the inland valleys and coastal communities that have shared goods and services over the centuries. The byway story is the story of the Umpqua River…

   Location: Roseburg, OR

4. Rowena Crest — Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

   Around 13,000 years ago, the last (and possibly greatest) catastrophic flood in the Gorge washed over Rowena Crest at a height of over 1,000 feet (more than 200 feet above Rowena Crest). In less than 40 hours, the flood scoured away the topsoil, leaving a…

   Location: Rowena, OR

5. Sahalie Falls

   Sahalie Falls is a beautiful waterfall that provides an amazing sight to see in the summer or the dead of winter. In the winter the surrounding area can be glazed over with ice from the waterfall.  In the summertime it offers a cool mist. You can see the…

6. Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness

   The Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness is a major forest protected by Wilderness status within 40 miles of a major metropolitan area -Portland.  It has many of the most beautiful scenic trails in the Cascades, meandering along the Salmon River(Salmon River Trail) and offering breathtaking views of Mt.…

   Location: Welches, OR 97067

7. Salt Creek Falls

   Salt Creek Falls is the second-highest waterfall in Oregon at 286 feet high. The trail to the falls is easy to follow and the photographic opportunities are fantastic. There are unique native plants that are worth the time to study. In spring, native flowers are in…

   Location: 5 Miles West of Willamette Pass Ski Resort on Hwy 58, Crescent Lake, OR 97425

8. Sandy River Bird Blind

   Not far from the noise and distractions of urban living, the Sandy River Bird Blind offers a pleasant mile-long trail out to an elliptical structure on restored U.S. Forest Service land. The groomed and well-maintained trail provides a gentle, reflective walk or bike ride out…

9. Sasquatch/Bigfoot

   The remote and wild forests of the Cascades lend themselves to myth and legend, including that of the elusive ape-like creature reported to wander the Pacific Northwest, leaving enormous footprints for which it is named. Most scientists consider Bigfoot folklore, but you might hear a…

10. Skate Creek

    The fall colors are absolutely spectacular along Skate Creek is line with moss covered rocks and is a favorite among for campers and fishing enthusiasts. Mt. Rainier National Park is very close by and Packwood is famous for its elk and swap meets (held Labor…