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These are a real treat! Tuya subglacial volcanoes are basically volcanoes that erupt under an ice sheet. The erupting volcano, with the cooling effects of the ice, weight of the ice sheet above, and the effects of the lake the… read more Two Tuya Subglacial Volanoes

Located off of Hwy-35 headed just out of Hood River, this park offers great views of Mt. Hood, and areas around Odell and Parkdale to the south.or This is a great stop to get out and stretch your legs for… read more Panorama Point County Park

A great, and classic, view from the Chanticleer Point Lookout at the Portland Women’s Forum State Scenic Viewpoint looking towards the Vista House and the Columbia River Gorge. Download HD Wallpaper Location via Google Maps

Near Lake Billy Chinook in Central Oregon you will find this. Relocated to this position in 1963, about one mile/1.6km from its original location on the Crooked River. Found in 1961, it was on land, ceded by treaty, from the… read more Crooked River Petroglyph

A classic view of Mt. Hood. Head east of The Portland area on Hwy-26. Turn left on E. Lolo Pass Road near milepost 42. About ten minutes later, this view will be on the right side of your vehicle. The… read more Mt. Hood from Lolo Pass Road

Located near milepost 346 on Hwy-101 on the southern Oregon coast, this view is a few steps from the parking area. There is a trail to take you farther down, passing wildflowers and more. Just a couple minutes north of… read more Natural Bridges Viewpoint

Located on the historic Columbia River Scenic Highway just west of Hood River. The highway was replaced by Interstate 84, but sections of the old, beautiful, highway remain. Most people view the western part of the highway while visiting the… read more Mosier Twin Tunnels

Located at Silver Falls State Park, this 93 ft/28m is a gem that most people do not take the time to view. This is located downstream, or downhill, from most of the waterfalls in the park. You can reach it downstream… read more Away From The Road – Day 5 of 5: Lower South Falls

Crack in the Ground is a volcanic fissure about 2mi/3.2km long. It is essentially a cave without a roof. The trail varies from perhaps six feet/2m in depth to 30 feet/9m. The width of the crack, from wall to wall,… read more Away From The Road – Day 4 of 5: Crack in the Ground

A short distance from Lincoln City, on the Central Oregon coast, is a hidden gem. A hiking trail with a suspension bridge that has a view of a 75ft/23m waterfall. The trail is easy to moderate in difficulty, and is… read more Away From The Road – Day 3 of 5: Drift Creek Falls Suspension Bridge

Smith Rock State Park is located near Hwy-97 a few minutes north of Redmond, near Terrebonne just north of milepost 116. Smith Rock State Park is considered the birthplace of modern sport climbing. The park contains the first U.S. climb… read more Away From The Road – Day 2 of 5: Smith Rocks

Toketee Falls is located east of Roseburg, Oregon. The 120 foot/37 meter two stage plunge through a cut in the columnar basalt wall is one of my favorites. Toketee Falls is located on the North Umpqua River where is meets Clearwater… read more Away From The Road – Day 1 of 5: Toketee Falls