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1. Smith Rock State Park

   Smith Rock State Park encompasses 651 acres on the Oregon high desert plateau, which hovers around 3,000 feet in elevation. The park is a game preserve and is home to many animals, including an occasional cougar, and large bird species. The Smith Rock area includes…

   Location: Terrebonne, OR

2. Snowshoe around Crater Lake

   Crater Lake National Park receives an average of 44 feet of snow every year. During the winter, trails and unplowed roads provide skiers and snowshoers with access to open slopes, dense forests and breathtaking views, making Crater Lake ideal for both day-trippers and backcountry visitors. For…

   Location: Crater Lake Lodge, OR

3. South Umpqua Falls

   South Umpqua Falls is culturally important to the heritage of the Cow Creek Tribe of Umpqua Band of Indians, and is the place they celebrate annually during their July pow-wow. In the late winter and early spring the falls are a perfect place to just…

   Location: 20 miles east Tiller on South Umpqua Road 28, Tiller, OR 97484

4. Sparks Lake

   Sparks Lake is just one of the beautiful high-mountain lakes on the Cascade Lakes Highway. The views are simply spectacular. Sparks Lake is a great lake for canoeing and kayaking; there is a small boat launch and a few campsites.  Don’t forget your camera, and…

   Location: Sparks Lake, OR

5. Spirit Lake

   One of the enduring features of Mt. St. Helen’s 1980 eruption, Spirit Lake serves as a reminder of the devastation of the blast. Once a destination for outdoor recreation and camping, after the eruption, Spirit Lake became a toxic mess of forest debris and volcanic…

6. Summit Meadow Cabins

   Summit Meadow Cabins offer not just lodging, but an experience, exposing guests to the outdoors from a comfortable setting and allowing them to learn as much as they want about the local history, flora and fauna and recreational attractions. Summit Meadow was used for centuries as a native…

   Location: 91000 E Chimney Rock Rd, Government Camp, OR 97028

7. Surveyor’s Ridge Trail

   Cyclists, hikers and equestrians are stewards of this incredible, iconic trail. It offers incredible views of Mt. Hood and the Hood River Valley, plus wildflowers and varied terrain provide a stimulating ride! This trail brings riders and hikers into the National Forest, so that they appreciate…

   Location: Hood River, OR

8. Susan Creek Falls

   The trailhead for this scenic waterfall that plunges 50 feet over moss-lined rocks is less than a mile off the North Umpqua Highway. The trail to the falls is an easy hike, and is accessible but challenging for wheelchairs. This is a great place to picnic and take…

   Location: North Umpqua Highway 138, Glide, OR 97443

9. Swiftwater Park

   Swiftwater Park seems far away from the town of Roseburg, even though it is a mere 22 miles away; it maintains a local culture that is quite different. It is a fisherman’s paradise and is educational in that nature is the predominant player; even though…

   Location: Tioga Lane, near Idleyld Park, OR 97447

10. Table Rocks

    The Table Rocks are two of the most prominent topographic features in the Rogue River Valley. These flat-topped mesas rise 800 feet above the north bank of the Rogue River between Sam’s Valley and Central Point. Though many people assume Upper Table Rock is taller…