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1. Terwilliger Hot Springs

   Terwilliger is a naturally occurring hot springs in a beautiful part of the Willamette National Forest. It’s part of Cougar Recreation Area, located near the southwest “corner” of Cougar Reservoir. This spot is managed by the Forest Service, and it requires a short hike in from the…

   Location: Terwilliger Hot Springs, OR

2. The Arts Cabins Project

   The Arts Cabins are a marvelous art center in the National Forest on Mount Hood at 4,000-foot elevation, consisting of two surplus U.S. Forest Service cabins that were saved from demolition. They are adapted to interpret the traditional Cascadian/WPA and CCC Arts & Crafts styles…

3. The Cedar Creek Grist Mill

   In 1876, the Cedar Creek Grist Mill is one of the oldest operating original structures in the state of Washington.  The mill offers special events the last Saturday of June, July, August, September and October where employees press over 8,000 pounds of Washington apples into…

   Location: Hayes Road to Cedar Creek Road, 9 miles from Woodland, WA, WA 98674

4. The Dalles Dam Visitor Center

   The visitor center is located at the old Seufert’s Fish Cannery site; the foundation remains as well as fishwheel sluiceways. The center has spectacular views of the river and dam. Exhibits share the story of the dam from a variety of contrasting perspectives. Visitors can…

   Location: Exti 87, I-84, The Dalles, OR 97058

5. The Enchanted Alpaca

   This alpaca farm offers breathtaking views of a meadow set at the base of Mt. Adams, and the farm hums with life-giving, sustainable farming. Alpacas are a growing part of the agriculturally dominated Gorge, appearing in parades, downtown events, hospice and care-facility visits, and First Fridays!  The…

   Location: 314 Oak Avenue, Hood RIver, OR 97031

6. The Fly Fishing Shop

   The owners of this renowned shop have been dedicated to the principles and actions of sustainable fisheries since before the concepts “green” and “sustainability” became mainstream.  The location contains classrooms for education presentations, and the shop promotes catch-and-release fly fishing experiences only. The owners are long-term advocates…

   Location: 67296 E. Highway 26, Welches, OR 97067

7. The Reel Tackle Shop

   The Reel Tackle Shop in Sandy, Oregon, is located in the foothills of the Cascades, within the Sandy River watershed.  Its location is representative of the area’s complex environmental issues related to the health of the Sandy, Salmon, and Columbia rivers, including the runs of…

   Location: 39261 Proctor Blvd, Sandy, OR 97055

8. The Sisters Country

   The Sisters Country offers a unique “step back in time” for visitors and locals.  This western-themed town is the hub for eco-opportunities in the Central Cascades, with activities such as rafting, hiking, biking, fishing, camping, rock-climbing, horseback-riding and more.  The Sisters Country is made up…

   Location: Sisters, OR 97759

9. The Trailhead Cafe

   The Trailhead Coffeehouse came to Oakridge with a dream to be the hub of outdoor adventure meet-ups. They provide trail information, great homemade trail pastries, healthy food choices and organic coffees It’s the place to stop before any adventure and after, to meet up with…

   Location: 47434 Hwy 58, Oakridge , OR 97463

10. Thompson’s Mills State Heritage Site

    Thompson’s Mills is a unique reminder of times past, chronicling the past 150 years of Oregon rural life. It is the oldest water-powered grain mill in the state: its system of waterways, dams, control gates, ditches and dikes has moved water from the Calapooia River…

    Location: 32655 Boston Mill Rd, Shedd, OR 97377