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1. Raymond Carver Writing Festival/Memorial

   Raymond “Clevie” Carver, Jr. (1938-1988) was an American poet and writer known for the revitalization of the “short story” form in the late 20th century.  He was the author of 10 books of short stories and poetry, including “Where I’m Calling From: New and Selected Stories,” “Cathedral,” “Will You…

   Location: Community Education Center, 555 SW Bryant St., Clatskanie, OR 97016

2. Recycled Spirits of Iron

   A sculpture garden of animals large and small, fashioned out of found, recycled wood and metal by local artisan, Dan Klennert. One of the more unique attractions in the Central Cascades area, this sculpture garden is a highlight in the Mt. Rainier National Park area. Interpretive…

   Location: 22410 State Route 706 East, Ashford, WA

3. Red Oak Glass

   This working glass-blowing hot shop features expert artisans, and beautiful things are being created here all the time. The artists are generous with their time and knowledge. They love the history of the art as well as the present-day form. Visiting Red Oak Glass is definitely an educational…

   Location: 234 Front St, Central Point , OR 97502

4. Red Wine and Chocolate

   The natural affinity between dark chocolate and red wine is no secret. The Red Wine and Chocolate event weekend in the Yakima Valley provides a distinctive and elegant offering of fine chocolate and fine wine. Visit the more than 70 wineries in the Yakima Valley…

5. Reid School – Des Chutes Historical Museum

   If you want to know about the history of Bend and Deschutes County, this is the place to go. The Museum abounds with history and relics of the past lives of Deschutes County.  Explore life along the obsidian routes with the native people who passed…

   Location: 129 NW Idaho Ave, Bend, OR 97701

6. Rendezvous Grill

   Locals gather in Mt. Hood Village at the Rendezvous (amid travelers, skiers, golfers, fishermen, sno-boarders, etc.) for friendly exchanges and to keep in touch with what’s happening on the mountain. Besides offering comfort on cold, rainy winter days, the Rendezvous serves natural, fresh, organic products, sustaining…

   Location: 67149 E. Hwy. 26, Welches, OR 97067

7. Return of C’waam Annual Ceremony

   This unique event is held each year after the first snow in March, in Chiloquin, Oregon. Each year the c’waam (also known as the Lost River Sucker) swims up the Sprague River to spawn. Snowflakes fall at this time of year, heralding the c’waam’s return.…

   Location: 501 Chiloquin Blvd, Chiloquin, OR 97624

8. RoadRunners Roadside Cafe

   RoadRunners was hand-built in a refurbished German sausage trailer. The owners grow saffron on the property, and you can get a saffron burger or saffron steak stir-fry any time of the year, as well as saffron bulbs and potted saffron plants. The restaurant is situated along Highway 227, the Crater…

   Location: 105 Days Creek RD., Days Creek, OR 97429

9. Rock Hounding in Crook County

   Central Oregon is considered a rock hounding paradise. Prineville has the unofficial title of Rock Hound Capital of the United States! Few places offer the variety of precious gemstones as the high deserts and forests of this part of Oregon. With a little preparation, people…

   Location: Prineville, OR 97754

10. Roe Outfitters FlyWay Shop

    Roe Outfitters is based at the southern end of the Volcanic Legacy Byway, just as visitors begin their discovery of Oregon’s Central Cascades.  Owners Darren and Jenifer Roe offer guided adventure tours year-round. Many visitors do not have the skills or equipment to experience all that…

    Location: 9349 Hwy 97 South, Klamath Falls, OR 97603