Outdoors

The outdoors is arguably one of the best features of the Northwest – so join us in exploring the best of the outdoors in the Northwest. Also be sure to visit our list of the most scenic viewpoints in the Northwest and the best scenic drives in the Northwest.

Smith Rock State Park

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Smith Rock State Park, Terrebonne, OR, United States

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If you enjoy scenic views of deep river canyons or rock climbing, Smith Rock State Park is the place for you. There are several thousand climbs in the park. More than a thousand are bolted routes. We also offer miles of hiking and mountain biking trails.Read More

Crater Lake National Park

(541) 594-3000

Crater Lake National Park, Klamath County, OR, United States

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Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed it form 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a towering volcano. Scientists marvel at its purity: fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and perhaps the most pristine on earth.Read More

North Cascades National Park

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North Cascades National Park, WA, United States

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Less than three hours from Seattle, an alpine landscape beckons. Discover communities of life adapted to moisture in the west and recurring fire in the east. Explore jagged peaks crowned by more than 300 glaciers. Listen to cascading waters in forested valleys.Read More

Olympic National Park

(360) 565-3130

Olympic National Park Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center, Clallam County, WA, United States

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With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, diversity is the hallmark of Olympic National Park.Read More

Mount Rainier National Park

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Mount Rainier National Park, WA, United States

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Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning six major rivers.Read More

South Falls

Silver Falls State Park, Silver Falls Highway Southeast, Sublimity, OR, United States

South Falls drops 177 feet over a ledge, giving it a beautiful, “classic” waterfall shape.  Located in Silver Falls State Park not far from Salem, it is one of the most popular falls in Oregon.Read More