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1. Oxbow Regional Park

   Oxbow Regional Park is a beautiful, well-maintained, quite sizable regional park located near the Portland metro area. It is set along a magnificent stretch of the Sandy River Gorge. The park is open year-round. There are old-growth Douglas firs, an extensive trail network along the…

   Location: 3010 SE Oxbow Parkway, Gresham, OR 97080

2. Pacific Salmon

   Pacific salmon are an icon of the Pacific Northwest. Embodying the wild beauty of their homeland, their story–ancient mystery and living legends is entwined with the people and landscapes of the Central Cascades. For millennia, salmon have returned to their birth rivers to spawn and renew…

   Location: 1575 Hoseshoe Bend Road, Klickitat, WA 98628

3. Sandy River Bird Blind

   Not far from the noise and distractions of urban living, the Sandy River Bird Blind offers a pleasant mile-long trail out to an elliptical structure on restored U.S. Forest Service land. The groomed and well-maintained trail provides a gentle, reflective walk or bike ride out…

4. Sasquatch/Bigfoot

   The remote and wild forests of the Cascades lend themselves to myth and legend, including that of the elusive ape-like creature reported to wander the Pacific Northwest, leaving enormous footprints for which it is named. Most scientists consider Bigfoot folklore, but you might hear a…

5. 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…

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Tire Mountain Trail

   The Tire Mountain Trail is an example of a wild area accessible by foot or mountain bike. It is maintained by Forest Service personnel as well as by mountain bikers such as the Oakridge/Westfir trails group and Disciples of Dirt mountain bike club from Eugene.  The trail is accessed…

   Location: North of Westfir, OR

10. Tired Dog Ranch

    Tired Dog Ranch is your getaway from the dog-eat-dog world, even if you walk on two legs. Chase your tail in the apple orchard, gnaw on a good bone in the pasture, or howl at the moon in the meadow. If you’re dog-tired, you can…

    Location: 47061 LaDuke Road, Westfir, OR 97492