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1. Takhlakh Lake

   Pristine alpine fishing lake with a lovely view of Mt. Adams, Takhlakh Lake is a popular destination for visitors to Mt. Rainier National Park. The lake offers a gorgeous setting for fishing and swimming, plus a popular place to camp for hikers and others who love…

2. Terwilliger Hot Springs

   Terwilliger is a naturally occurring hot springs in a beautiful part of the Willamette National Forest. It’s part of Cougar Recreation Area, located near the southwest “corner” of Cougar Reservoir. This spot is managed by the Forest Service, and it requires a short hike in from the…

   Location: Terwilliger Hot Springs, OR

3. The Cedar Creek Grist Mill

   In 1876, the Cedar Creek Grist Mill is one of the oldest operating original structures in the state of Washington.  The mill offers special events the last Saturday of June, July, August, September and October where employees press over 8,000 pounds of Washington apples into…

   Location: Hayes Road to Cedar Creek Road, 9 miles from Woodland, WA, WA 98674

4. The Sisters Country

   The Sisters Country offers a unique “step back in time” for visitors and locals.  This western-themed town is the hub for eco-opportunities in the Central Cascades, with activities such as rafting, hiking, biking, fishing, camping, rock-climbing, horseback-riding and more.  The Sisters Country is made up…

   Location: Sisters, OR 97759

5. Three Sisters Wilderness Area

   This is one of the most beautiful wilderness area in the Oregon Cascades, with the highest concentration of 10,000-foot-plus peaks in all the Cascade Mountain Range.  The wilderness area consists of a variety of ecotypes ranging from low-elevation old-growth Douglas-fir forests to subalpine and alpine ecosytems. …

   Location: Three Sisters Wilderness

6. Timberline Trail

   The Timberline Trail cirumnavigates Mt. Hood at roughly the biological timberline, and stretches for 40.7 miles. It begins and ends at magnificent Timberline Lodge, where hikers can enjoy luxurious rest and refreshment.  Out on the trail it offers some of the most scenic hiking in…

   Location: Timberline, Timberline Lodge , OR 97028

7. Tire Mountain Trail

   The Tire Mountain Trail is an example of a wild area accessible by foot or mountain bike. It is maintained by Forest Service personnel as well as by mountain bikers such as the Oakridge/Westfir trails group and Disciples of Dirt mountain bike club from Eugene.  The trail is accessed…

   Location: North of Westfir, OR

8. Todd Lake

   What a beautiful place. The lake is between two peaks, Broken Top and Mt. Bachelor. The lake is small, and there is a path around at the water level, as well as a higher path. There are a few picnic tables available. The north end…

   Location: Todd Lake, OR

9. Toketee Falls

   This double-tiered falls drops a total of 120 feet over columnar basalt, presenting a spectacular view of colors and textures.  The trail to the falls is a 0.4-mile hike with more than 200 steps leading to an observation platform – a beautiful hike. A half-century-old redwood…

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

10. Trail of the Ten Falls — Silver Falls State Park

    Located within Silver Falls State Park, this trail passes by 10 beautiful falls. This is a great natural feature close to population centers, easily accessible and with a large variety of hiking options to suit multiple skill levels. Volunteers inspired by the beauty and history of Silver Falls have…

    Location: Silver Falls State Park, OR