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1. North Umpqua River National Recreation Trail

   The North Umpqua Trail sits near the southern terminus of the mighty Cascade Range and features dramatic Pacific Northwest mountain-bike riding. If you’re looking for a trail that offers a little bit of everything from fast, pristine trail to quick, steep ascents (plus a few longer…

   Location: Idleyld Park, OR

2. Oakridge/Westfir

   Oakridge is a small rural community nestled in the foothills of the Western Cascade Mountains. Oakridge is surrounded by Willamette National Forest land and is located on the northern bank of the upper Willamette River. The community population is 3,745. Oakridge, once a thriving timber…

   Location: Oakridge, OR

3. Ohanapecosh Campgrounds

   Situated among Douglas firs, western red cedars, and western hemlocks, visitors to Ohanapecosh can experience the beauty and complexity of an old-growth forest. In the 1920’s until 1967 settlers came to the bubbling hot springs where a resort with cabins and bathhouses were developed. Today…

   Location: Packwood , WA 98361

4. Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center

   Crystal-clear waters, emerald-green mosses and old-growth forests emblematic of Oregon’s Cascades thrive in the Opal Creek forests. In fact, the Opal Creek Wilderness and neighboring Bull of the Woods Wilderness are the largest contiguous area of low-elevation old growth left in Oregon. This ancient rain…

   Location: 33435 North Fork Road, Lyons, OR 97358

5. Oregon Skyway

   The Oregon Skyway is among the most scenic and memorable Oregon experiences. The view riding up to Eagle Peak is 360 degrees, better than a plane.  You will enjoy the expanse of the Cascade Mountains and lakes for miles.  The view of peaks and lakes…

   Location: Hwy 58, Oakridge, OR

6. Pacific Crest Trail

   How better to see the Central Cascades than to hike through them?  The Central Cascades offer a unique experience because of the nature of how the Cascades were formed: volcanic activity.  New peaks come into view on the northern horizon and act as “sign posts” to…

7. Pacific Crest Trail at Willamette Pass

   Hike the famous Pacific Crest Trail, and enjoy a beautiful scenic overview of the Cascade Mountain Range with its many lakes and trails. You can start from the base at Willamette Pass Lodge or ride the gondolas, which replace the ski lifts during the summer, to the top…

   Location: Willamette Pass, OR

8. Paradise Inn

   Trail weary climbers and mountain retreat seekers alike find comfort around the mammoth stone fireplaces in the grand lobby and dining room of this historic landmark. Built in 1916, this historic landmark inn holds a special place in the heart of Washington residents. The Paradise Inn…

   Location: Mount Rainier National Park, Paradise, WA 98398

9. Pinnacles

   The Pinnacles formations evoke visions of the powerful forces of nature at work over millenia. Stream erosion over thousands of years carved deep canyons in the earth on the slopes south and east of Crater Lake, wtihin what today is Crater Lake National Park. Columns…

   Location: Crater Lake National Park, OR 97604

10. Pole Pedal Paddle

    Pole Pedal Paddle is Central Oregon’s premier multi-sport event, engaging 3,000 participants in a series of challenges from the Mt. Bachelor Ski Area down to the city of Bend. The event has been held annually in mid-May for over 30 years. Teams, pairs and individual participants,…