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1. 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

2. Rock Hounding in Crook County

   Central Oregon is considered a rock hounding paradise. Prineville has the unofficial title of Rock Hound Capital of the United States! Few places offer the variety of precious gemstones as the high deserts and forests of this part of Oregon. With a little preparation, people…

   Location: Prineville, OR 97754

3. 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

4. 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

5. Rolling Rock Park

   Rolling Rock Park includes an outdoor museum honoring the area’s roots in the logging industry and as a rail center and home to six covered bridges. The park celebrates the culture of the Upper Willamette. Don’t miss the local Blackberry Jam family music and craft festival (and…

   Location: Lakeshore Drive, Lowell, OR 97452

6. Skamania Lodge

   Surrounded by the waterfalls, peaks, forests and canyons of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Skamania Lodge is an all-season mountain resort situated on 175 acres offering a vast array of outdoor activities.  Skamania boasts the Waterleaf Spa, indoor swimming pool and whirlpools, a…

   Location: 1131 Skamania Lodge Way, Stevenson, WA 98648

7. 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…

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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