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1. U.S. Cavalry and American Indian Museum

   The museum covers the history of the U.S. Cavalry from 1861 to 1943 – the horse-riding soldiers of America and their dress, accoutrements, weaponry and saddles, as well as the American Indians and their daily life, spirituality, matriarchal society, tools, clothing, baskets, pottery and the diversity – from the…

   Location: 52281 B, blue river , OR 97413

2. 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

3. White River Wildlife Area

   The White River Wildlife Area is managed as a winter range for foraging deer and elk. This keeps damage complaints from private landowners to a minimum and the deer and elk herds healthy. A mix of fir, pine and oak forests offer diverse habitats for a…

   Location: 78430 Dodson Road, Tygh Valley, OR 97063

4. Wildlife Images

   Wildlife Images is an extraordinary place to visit.  They provide care and treatment for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife, and offer educational programs on wildlife, conservation and the environment to schools, organizations and the general public. Tours are available year-round; Wildlife Images tour guides are knowledgeable about…

   Location: 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, OR 97526

5. Willamette Mission State Park

   The park occupies land where the first mission for American Indians was founded in 1834 by the Reverend Jason Lee. Members of the Methodist Mission were later active in the formation of Oregon government. A landing for the Wheatland Ferry — the first to carry…

   Location: 10991 Wheatland Rd NE, Gervais, OR 97026

6. Wolf Haven

   Take a guided walking tour through this prairie sanctuary for 50-plus captive born wolves. Located on 80 acres of native prairie habitat, Wolf Haven has teamed with federal, state and conservation agencies and organizations to restore native plants, flowers, birds and butterflies, including 170 endangered…

   Location: Tenino, WA

7. Wonderland Trail at Mt. Rainier National Park

   Encircle Mt. Rainier as you wind your way up and down over deep canyons, along valley floors and across magnificent rivers fed by the 24 glaciers found on this majestic mountain. A network of trails with awe-inspiring views form a fabric of experiences to last…

   Location: Ashford , WA 98304

8. Woodpecker Wonderland Festival

   The Woodpecker Wonderland Festival showcases the upper Metolius River basin, where 11 woodpecker species breed in the highest concentration among this charismatic bird family anywhere in North America. Dozens of woodpecker nests can be found and easily observed each summer, and 8 of the 11…

   Location: Metolius Recreation Association, Camp Sherman, OR 97730

9. Woods Creek

   Bring the binoculars and walk the Woods Creek Watchable Wildlife Loop to look for red-breasted sapsuckers, black-throated gray warblers, and Hammond’s flycatchers, among others. Birding is best in the mornings and evenings. ADA Accessible Interpretive Signage Photo courtesy of Terry Gray and Audubon Washington

   Location: Hiwy 12 Milepost 115, Randle, WA

10. Yakima Area Arboretum

    The Yakima Area Arboretum is a living museum, of over 1000 labeled specimens of trees, forbs, grasses and shrubs, on 46 acres of land managed as collections, display gardens and natural areas. Visitors will enjoy the Jewett Interpretive Center with its library, Heritage of Trees Display…

    Location: 1401 Arboretum Drive, Yakima, WA 98901