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1. Lara House Lodge

   The Lara House Lodge is a beautifully restored 1910 Craftsman, built by the Lara family, one of the first business owners in Bend. Located downtown in the Historic District at the heart of Bend and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Lara…

   Location: 640 NW Congress St., Bend, OR 97701

2. Larch Mountain

   Larch Mountain is the highest viewpoint that is easily accessible for viewing the Columbia River Gorge. A volcano itself, Larch Mountain helps in understanding the unique geology of the area – the Cascade volcanoes and the Columbia River cutting through the mountain range. There are…

3. Latourell Falls – Historic Columbia River Highway

   Latourell Falls is usually the first waterfall seen along the Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway. Because of this, it usually leaves quite an impression on first-time visitors. The falls plunge 224 feet over a massive wall of columnar basalt – some of the best formations in…

   Location: Latourell Falls, OR

4. Laughing Bear Log Cabin

   The Laughing Bear Cabin was built by the Steiners, who built a number of cabins in the area in the 1920s and 1930s. This one has all the original furniture, bear locks, bent wood, Dutch doors, etc. The current owners have preserved the feel, in and out, of a…

   Location: 27132 E Marion Rd, Rhododendron, OR 97049

5. Lavender Valley

   Lavender is truly a gift to the senses, and a visit to Lavender Valley will be one of nostalgia and fragrance. Sixty-five different varieties and 4 acres of lavender plants are in bloom from early June to August. The area features the finest in lavender…

   Location: 3925 Portland Drive, Hood River, OR 97031

6. Lee’s Gourmet Garden

   Jeff, the owner of Lee’s Gourmet Garden, discovered Oakridge on his way somewhere else and decided this would be where he opened his restaurant. He was previously the actor Jackie Chan’s personal chef, and served the world-famous Sundance Film Festival. He’s funny, a wonderful cook, willing to…

   Location: 47670 Hwy 58, Oakridge, OR 97463

7. Lewis River Falls and Trail

   Hear the water plunging over five spectacular waterfalls as you follow this 14.4-mile trail. In the heart of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, the Lewis River forever flows, cascades, drops, and carves into the landscape.  A series of falls is accessible along Forest Road 90. As…

   Location: Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA

8. Little Crater Lake

   Little Crater Lake is located in a beautiful alpine meadow full of summertime wildflowers, and is also a good spot for wildlife viewing and birding. It is accessible by a paved walkway. But the best part of Little Crater Lake is the lake, or pond,…

   Location: Little Crater Lake, OR

9. Living Rock Studio

   The unique Living Rock Studio celebrates the beauty, natural wonders, history and geological diversity of its “Over the River and through the Woods Scenic Byway” location. Visionary artist Howard Taylor and his family have welcomed visitors for the last 23 years.  More than 800 tons of Oregon stone went…

   Location: 911 W. Bishop Way (Oregon State Hwy 228), Brownsville, OR 97327

10. Longhouse Education and Cultural Center

    Learn about the many cultures and regional Native communities that collaborated on the design and construction of this center—attend a Native arts fair, hear Northwest story tellers, or watch a Tsimshian Fourth Generation dance performance at The Longhouse Education and Cultural Center at Evergreen State…

    Location: 2700 NW Evergreen Parkway, Olympia, WA 98505