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1. 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

2. Tumalo Falls

   Tumalo Falls is 14 miles west of Bend, and it is a great location for a family day hike.  The falls are a 90-foot drop and are easily viewed from the trail for a short visit, or you can take one of the many trails…

   Location: Skyliner Dr, Bend, OR

3. Union Street Raiload Bridge

   Built in 1913, this lift-span railroad bridge was used for local passenger service, logging and cannery freight over the Willamette River, one of the 14 designated historic rivers of America. Use declined after the 1960s. In 2004, the bridge was purchased by the City of…

   Location: Union Street at Willamette River, Salem , OR 97301

4. Upper McKenzie River

   The Upper McKenzie River offers some of the best whitewater fishing and rafting in the country. McKenzie driftboats are used for fishing (regulations specify catch-and-release only), and inflatable rafts for whitewater tours.  The McKenzie River Trail is internationally recognized for its incredible beauty; it’s a favorite for…

   Location: Hwy 126 E, McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413

5. Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway

   Crater Lake National Park is the jumping-off point for the 500-mile-long Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, which traces a route through dozens of geologic formations in southern Oregon and northern California. For those who love to study and see volcanoes, the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway and All-America…

   Location: Highway 62, Fort Klamath, OR 97626

6. Waterfall Tour along the Historic Columbia River Highway

   This tour includes waterfalls named Horsetail, Latourell, Wahclella, Punchbowl, Elowah & Bridal Veil, and each is awe-inspiring, as is Multnomah Falls, the second-highest year-round waterfall in the nation.  With more than 75 falls in the Gorge, the concentration of scenic wonders along the historic highway is most memorable. Martin’s…

   Location: 50000 Historic Columbia River Highway, Bridal Veil, OR 97010

7. Watson Falls

   Watson Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in Oregon, offers the aesthetic experience of viewing nature’s beauty of a waterfall dropping 272 feet.  It is accessible by a short hiking trail or a viewpoint from the parking area, and there are interpretive exhibits.  A picnic area…

   Location: Idleyld Park, OR 97447

8. West Cascades National Scenic Byway

   Visitors to the West Cascades National Scenic Byway follow along four great rivers through timeless forests, to discover adventures and renewal along the way.  Traversing the western spine of one of the country’s premier mountain ranges, the Central Cascades, the Byway comes very close to…

   Location: 220 miles of routes from Estacada to Westfir, OR

9. White Pass Scenic Byway

   White Pass Scenic Byway is a recreational paradise in the shadow of Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Adams. Whether you enjoy wilderness camping, hiking, or fishing, , there are more outdoor recreational opportunities along the byway than anywhere else in the central Cascades…

   Location: White Pass, WA 98361

10. White River Falls

    White River Falls offers an absolutely gorgeous oasis in a sea of dry landscape.  The falls, located in the arid Tygh Valley area, travel through a gorge carved from snowmelt water coming directly off Mt. Hood. Seasonal availability, May through November

    Location: Tygh Valley, OR