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1. Maryhill Winery

   The afternoon sun filters through the grape arbor overhead as you sip your syrah and survey the mountains and gorge from the expansive deck. Award-winning wines draw you to the tasting room, and modestly-priced bottles make the decision of which vintages to buy—and how many—a…

   Location: 9774 Hwy 14, Goldendale, WA 98620

2. Maupin

   Maupin lies in the rainshadow of the Cascades. The elevation ranges from 840′ at the river to approximately 1,600′ at the west edge of town. The growing season is much longer than the high desert areas around Bend, and the climate is much drier than…

   Location: Maupin, OR 97037

3. Mayerdale

   Mayerdale, established in 1910, lies on the banks of the Columbia River 70 miles east of Portland. At the top of this gently sloping and verdant land, accessible from the Historic Columbia River Highway, sits an impressive neo-colonial estate and former home of Mark Mayer,…

   Location: 8191 Highway 30, Mosier, OR

4. Mazamas (Mountaineers)

   The Mazamas, founded July 19, 1894, on the summit of Mt. Hood with 105 charter members, is a nonprofit mountaineering education organization located in Portland.  The Mazamas offers more than 700 hikes and 350 climbs annually.  A variety of classes and activities are offered for every…

   Location: 527 SE 43rd Ave, Portland , OR 97215

5. McCredie Hot Springs

   McCredie is a totally natural hot spring that bubbles up from the earth in numerous spots on both sides of the Willamette River, forming a variety of pools of various size and heat intensity. These pools are an easy, short walk from your car. The fact…

   Location: 10 Mi. E. of Oakridge on Hwy 58, Oakridge, OR 97463

6. McDowell Creek Falls County Park

   Nestled in the Cascade Foothills, McDowell Creek is a wonderful place to visit year-round. Enjoy beautiful vistas of three distinct waterfalls along the three miles of hiking trails. Royal Terrace and Majestic Falls can be enjoyed from the bridges and viewing decks along the trails…

   Location: Lebanon, OR

7. McGillicuddy’s

   McGillicuddy’s is a family-owned and operated dining establishment located on Highway 58 in Oakridge. It is distinguished by a huge bugling elk on the west side of the building. The establishment was built in 1950 and housed several businesses over the years, including an old thrift store.…

   Location: 47772 Hwy 58, Oakridge, OR 97463

8. McKenzie Pass – Santiam Pass Scenic Byway

   This historic highway from Sisters over the Cascades to the Willamette Valley includes sections of the original wagon road that are still visible, and winds through unique lava flows. This route is educational from both a historic and geological point of view. The changes in flora and fauna…

   Location: Hwy 242, Sisters, OR 97759

9. McKenzie River Inn

   Besides being the oldest bed and breakfast on the McKenzie River, with a historic location where invasive plants and trees have been replaced with native ones, this is the only resort on the McKenzie that hosts special events focused on the first Americans, from a…

   Location: 49164 mckenzie hwy, vida, OR 97488

10. McKenzie River Trail

    The McKenzie River Trail is one of the signature places in Oregon. This 26-mile trail follows the McKenzie River from its genesis at Clear Lake down to the community of McKenzie Bridge. Nearly the entire trail is in old-growth forest, and the river’s water is crystal blue…

    Location: 26 miles - Clear Lake to , McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413