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1. 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

2. Stevenson

   Stevenson is the only city actually on the river waterfront in the National Scenic Area. The Stevenson Waterfront is “in the mountains” yet very accessible by car and only 40 minutes from Portland yet a world away.  Stevenson Landing at the Waterfront is home to…

   Location: Stevenson, WA

3. 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

4. Sunrise Visitor’s Center

   Location: State Hwy 410, White River Entrance to Mt. Rainier Nat'l Park, WA 98022

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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…

9. The Fly Fishing Shop

   The owners of this renowned shop have been dedicated to the principles and actions of sustainable fisheries since before the concepts “green” and “sustainability” became mainstream.  The location contains classrooms for education presentations, and the shop promotes catch-and-release fly fishing experiences only. The owners are long-term advocates…

   Location: 67296 E. Highway 26, Welches, OR 97067

10. The Reel Tackle Shop

    The Reel Tackle Shop in Sandy, Oregon, is located in the foothills of the Cascades, within the Sandy River watershed.  Its location is representative of the area’s complex environmental issues related to the health of the Sandy, Salmon, and Columbia rivers, including the runs of…

    Location: 39261 Proctor Blvd, Sandy, OR 97055