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1. Molalla River Recreation Corridor

   Off the beaten path but only an hour from Portland, the Molalla River Recreation Corridor is an authentic example of a wild Cascadian river, never dammed or diverted. The river rises in Oregon’s Table Rock Wilderness and cascades through spectacular basalt and lava outcrops en…

   Location: Clackamas County, Molalla, OR 97038

2. Moonlight Canoe Tours

   Canoeing the Upper Klamath Canoe Trails is spectacular by day – experiencing it under the light of a full moon is an opportunity to awaken your senses.  Drink in the landscape at dusk as you paddle out into a magical world of water, tules, birds and…

   Location: 9349 Hwy 97, Klamath Falls, OR 97603

3. Morning Star Gardens

   Morning Star Farms in the the Applegate Valley has the largest  variety of heirloom apples in Southern Oregon.    Owner JD Rogers has apple trees that are not available commercially, some dating back to the 1500s, from all parts of the world.  He now grafts onto purchased …

   Location: 3905 thompson Creek Road, Applegate, OR 97530

4. Morton

   Throughout its history, Morton has been known as a logging community. Even today the economy still relies on logging, though logging has decreased.  It is home to one of the byway’s major annual events, the Loggers’ Jubilee.  It’s a lively affair held each August celebrating…

   Location: Morton, WA

5. Morton Historic Railroad Depot

   The Morton Depot is the sole remaining Tacoma Eastern Railroad depot and located in the historic town of Morton. The Tacoma Eastern was built primarily by Japanese laborers and the depot itself contains physical evidence they helped construct it. This makes it a very important…

   Location: Morton , WA 98356

6. Morton Loggers’ Jubilee

   The “Granddaddy of all Logging Shows” celebrates and preserves the heritage of the days of the springboard and the axe.  The first Loggers’ Jubilee began in 1937 or 1938 as a friendly competition between local men whose livelihood was the always strenuous and sometimes hazardous…

   Location: Morton, WA 98356

7. Morton Roxy Theatre

   Find the charming Roxy Theater in Morton. This newly renovated 1930’s theatre continues to captivate audiences through song, dance and acting. The original theatre was built in the early 1900’s by Thomas Hopgood who became Morton’s first mayor. The theater burned down with the rest…

   Location: Morton , WA 98356

8. Mount Hood Huckleberry Festival and Barlow Trail Days

   This annual festival was established in 1992 to educate the public that natural resources such as wild salmon and wild mushroom  habitats need to be preserved, respected, nurtured and restored to have these heritage resources around for future generations.  The festival approach is educational and…

   Location: 65000 E. U.S. Highway 26, Brightwood, OR 97067

9. Mount Hood Salmon Festival

   This annual festival was established in 1992 to educate the public that our natural resources, such as the wild salmon and wild mushrooms, cannot be taken for granted, and their habitats need to be preserved, respected, nurtured and restored if we are to continue to…

   Location: 65000 E. U.S. Highway 26, Brightwood, OR 97067

10. Mount Rainier National Park

    Mount Rainier is a regional icon a major destination in the Central Cascades area.  Mount Rainier National Park offers excellent opportunities for scenic drives, hiking, and mountain climbing. Mountain roads provide stunning views and access to a variety of hiking trails and other sites.  Because…