An internationally renowned Catholic sanctuary set among 62 acres of botanical gardens, offering a place of peace and quiet reflection for all people. More than 100 beautiful statues,reflection ponds, and views offer inspiration to all who visit.See more..
Encompassing more than 1.6 million acres of Central Oregon, this region extends for about 100 miles with a scenic backdrop of volcanic mountains of the Cascades.See more..
Scenic area that extends south from scenic Columbia River Gorge across more than sixty miles of forested mountains, lakes and streams.See more..
4.5Peavy Arboretum(60 reviews) - Do The Section 36 Loop Trail to Peavy Peak! Forests
Just visited Peavy Arboretum today. Had an excellent experience. I arrived early at 9am on a weekday, when there were few other visitors. Did the forest experience loop, and several short hikes through the area. Then I spotted the Section 36 loop trail and decided to go for a longer hike to the top of a small hill named Peavy Peak. The top of the hill is at 1200ft elevation, which means you're going to climb. The lovely vistas along the way up and down, as well as the supremely peaceful bench waiting for you at the top, make this more arduous hike very much worth it!See more..
There are few places that allow horseback riding close to populated areas. OSU has made this beautiful area available for multiple use and we are incredibly grateful.See more..
5.0Ramona Falls Trail(34 reviews) - Gorgeous, easy hike Spent More than 3 hours Hiking Trails • Forests • Waterfalls
An easy trail with lovely scenery along the path to the falls-a lot of mossy rocks and flowers. There aren’t any difficult elevation gains, mostly gentle inclines. Ramona Falls are a beautiful cascade over a rocky backdrop. There is a small river crossing with a few fallen trees forming “bridges,” but I don’t know if the water would be as shallow earlier in the season. Levels usually drop in July. It took me a little over 5 hours for the 7.5 mile loop with plenty of photo stops and a lunch break at the falls. See more..
Trip adviser Member, Mcinnville Or Date 05-24-08 The Valley of the Giants is a 51 acre parcel of land containing a stand of old-growth Douglas-fir and hemlock trees, many of which are more than 20 feet in circumference and nearly 200 feet tall. Some of the largest trees are between 400 and 450 years old. The largest tree, which blew down in a windstorm in 1981, was 35 feet in circumference and more than 600 years old. In 1976, the Bureau of Land Management designated the site as an Outstanding Natural Area. The Valley of the Giants is located 30 miles west of Falls City via logging roads not suitable for passenger cars. If you are a first-time visitor, do not travel without directions. The trail loop is about 1.3 miles, beginning with a quick descent which ends at a steel bridge across the north fork of the Siletz River. Very steep and slippery trail in parts and always changing. A amazing place that if you get a chance to see it you won't regret it.See more..
5.0Umpqua National Forest(15 reviews) - Fantastic scenic drive through a forest! Spent < 1 hour Forests
Between Diamond Lake and Roseburg is a long stretch of Route 138, perhaps 80 miles or so. Most of this area is in the Umpqua National Forest. It is heavily forested, with many views of creeks and the Northern Umpqua River. Also, lots of waterfalls! We saw Toketee and Clearwaters Falls, and stopped at the Steamboat Inn for lunch. A wonderful scenic drive!See more..
5.0Opal Creek Wilderness Area(12 reviews) - Nice hike to Opal Pool and Jawbone Flats Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails • Forests
This is a nice 7 mile round trip hike. From the trailhead hike about 2 miles and you will see the rusting machinery from the Merten Mill. Another 0.2 miles, there will be a fork where you want to go right to cross the bridge and continue on the trail left along the river. Hike another mile to the Opal Pool. Just beyond you will see a bridge that crosses towards Jawbone Flats where you can rent cabins to stay. From there just hike the main road back to the parking lot.See more..
You'll need about 3 days to see all that this place has to offer. Wildlife, volcanic craters, history, dust storms, and lots of cows. Great place for birding when there is water. Unfornuately, it was drought conditions this month, so we didn't see many birds.See more..
4.5Starvation Creek Ridge Loop(8 reviews) - Four waterwals to see at once! Spent 2-3 hours State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests
We didn't make the whole loop but walked for 3 waterfalls: Starvation Creek Falls (just 5 minutes of the partking lot), then going West on Starvation Ridge Trail # 414 to see Cabin Creek Falls and continue our walk toward Hole in the Wall Falls. All 3 are wonderful to see and experience to photograph. There are restrooms by the parking lot at Starvation Creek Falls and picnic table with bances at the Hole in the Fall Falls. The trail is shady, nicely paved and pleasant to walk. It took us about 1 hr 15 minutes to see all of them without hurry!See more..
This is a great camping area for those that do not mind packing in their camping gear. This park located right next to the river has a high occupancy rate. The $10 camping rate is friendly to families or rafters. Your campsite must be occupied. No saving a campsite by setting up chairs. Strictly enforced. There is water and bathrooms at this park. A large day use area with lots of parking. Lots of old growth type trees and great walk paths make for an easy walk in camping area. This beautiful park is well maintained as are all the Oregon State Parks.See more..
3.5Lost Forest Research Natural Area(4 reviews) - Long drive on a dusty road. Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests A cool forest of Pine trees where Pine do not usually grow. Dusty and rough road. 4 wheel drive recommended.See more..
4.5Tillamook State Forest(4 reviews) - Nice place to hike State Parks • Forests We did the Historical Hiking Loop Trail, about 9 miles. It was a nice trail with lots of variety and most of it in the trees. Visit University Falls, a good lunch stop. Well maintained trail and cool even on a hot day.See more..
"The Forks" as it is known by locals, has been recently renovated and many new things added. There is a great Frisbee golf course, picnic tables, wheelchair access, river access bathroom facilities and lots of beautiful trees for shade. Great for a cook-out, picnic, family get-together or swim in the river. See more..
5.0Frona County Park(1 review) - Recon Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Forests
This campground has not been maintained for years. The only new maintenance is the toilet doors are screwed closed. The playground is dangerous. 16 camping spots but most are missing something from the picnic table. Only one small faucet for water. The river and creek are just feet away. See more..
