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1. North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River

   The North Umpqua Wild & Scenic River is one of Oregon’s most beautiful rivers.  The river runs an emerald-green color most of the year and offers an ideal setting for many recreation pursuits.  The river flows from east to west, from Soda Springs Power House 33.8…

2. Northwest Trek

   Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is a treasure for families and individuals to see free-roaming wildlife up close. Ride the tram through this 723-acre park and see bison, bighorn sheep, and woodland caribou. Follow the forested trails on foot to view wolves, bobcats, lynx, cougars, owls,…

   Location: 11610 Trek Dr East, Eatonville, WA 98328

3. Office Covered Bridge

   The Office Covered Bridge is unique. Not only is it the longest covered bridge in Oregon, but it is the only one with a pedestrian lane. Built for logging trucks to come and go to the long-defunct mill, and for workers to go from the…

   Location: Westfir, OR 97492

4. Oregon Cascades Birding Trail

   The Cascades Birding Trail offers outdoor adventure for birders of all interest levels. From the snow-capped summit of Mt. Hood to the marshlands of the Klamath Basin, more than 300 species of birds are found on the trail.  This auto trail takes the adventurer along…

   Location: Along eastern and western slopes of the Cascades, from Mt. Hood , Bend, OR 97701

5. Oregon City – West Linn Bridge

   The Oregon City – West Linn Bridge was once called the “most beautiful bridge in America.”  The 745-foot-long bridge spanning the Willamette River opened in 1922, replacing a wooden suspension bridge built in 1888.  The bridge was designed by Conde McCullough and placed on the…

   Location: 22825 Willamette Drive, West Linn, OR 97068

6. 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

7. Oregon Trail

   Following the historic Oregon Trail, which thousands of emigrants took to reach the bounty of the west, offers an educational, historic and fun adventure.  You can pick up the trail at Oregon’s border with Idaho, or another great place to stop by is the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center outside…

   Location: Northeast to north central, Many along the route, OR 97058

8. Oregon Trail / Barlow Trail, Rhododendron Leg

   This is one of the most accessible, year-round access points for the historic pioneer Barlow Trail.  This 2.5-mile section that meanders through the Zig Zag River canyon connects the Mt. Hood villages of Rhododendron and Zig Zag .  Along the route you can see glimpses of the…

   Location: Rd 19, Rhododendron, OR 97049

9. Osprey Observation Point – Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway

   An artificial lake made in 1929 for irrigation purposes, Crane Prairie Reservoir is outstanding for fishing and an important breeding ground for the osprey (fish hawk). Osprey were identified as a potentially endangered species in 1969. Osprey are active at Crane Prairie and surrounding lakes…

   Location: Craine Prairie, OR

10. 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…