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RFeatures Rooster Rock State Park Overseeing the mighty Columbia River, Rooster Rock looks upon windsurfers, boats, tugs and barges. This dark basalt column, “of irregular conical shape” is located on the Oregon side of the Columbia River. Cape Perpetua in Yachats Explore 26 miles of hiking trails that fan out in all directions and offer an excellent cross-section of coastal scenery and flora. Hiking Oregon's Rogue River Trail If there is such a thing as magic, it is surely found on southern Oregon's spectacular Rogue River hiking trail. Hikers from all over the world come to experience this protected trail… Camping in Oregon Find the campsite that's right for you by browsing more than 100 state and federal parks, and you can book it online! Fishing Fresh or salt water, fly or boat, here are resources and guides for the fisherman. Cycling Five Great Rides In and Around Portland Here are some routes that vary in difficulty and offer something for everyone in the family. Oregon Rivers From kayaking and whitewater rafting to fishing and hiking, Oregon offers some of the most spectacular rivers in the nation.

RRecreation White Water Warehouse Oregon whitewater rafting at its best: the incredible Rogue River. For over 20 years, the wild and scenic section of the Rogue River has been White Water Warehouse's white water rafting and kayaking playground. The company offers first-class Rogue River rafting, kayaking and hiking adventures. Availability Steens Mountain Packers offers outdoor adventure trips including horseback riding, horse pack trips, winter activities, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, hiking, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, and van tours. Hellgate Jetboat Excursions You're invited to the wild, magnificent Rogue River. Experience the natural beauty of the great outdoors. Orange Torpedo - America’s Unique River Adventure since 1969. Guided whitewater raft and inflatable kayak trips on the Rogue and North Umpqua Rivers in Oregon. Other trips available in Idaho and California. Willamette Jetboat Excursions Come join us for Portland's ultimate river experience. Spectacular sights and exciting surprises make for an unforgettable adventure for all ages.

William Sullivan's Oregon Hikes   William Sullivan's Oregon Hikes William Sullivan, author with 12 published books on Oregon travel, history and hiking, writes for Oregon.com. Read more about William Sullivan Hike Willamette Mission Park in the Willamette Valley - This riverside loop through Willamette Mission State Park not only visits the nation's largest black cottonwood tree, but it also includes a free ferry ride across the Willamette River and back. Hike Washington Park in Metro Portland - A walk on the famous Wildwood Trail through Washington Park is a reminder of what's so wonderful about Portland. What other city would have a forest path from a zoo to a mansion with a mountain view? Hike Canyon Creek Meadows in Central Oregon - Try one of the easiest routes to the High Cascades' wildflower meadows, a loop leading to the craggy east face of Three Fingered Jack. Hike Cascade Head on the Northern Oregon Coast - this wild, foggy headland won its name because cascades pour off its cliffs into the ocean. The trails to wildflower meadows here also have views of craggy islands, the Salmon River estuary, and a cove of sea lions. Hike Steens Mountain in Eastern Oregon - Explore the Steens Mountain with this easy hike. There are three short paths that lead to viewpoints of Kiger Gorge, the East Rim, and Steens Summit. A longer trail descends to Wildhorse Lake, in a treeless bowl of wildflowers. Hike Timberline Lodge in Central Oregon - Sample the 37.6-mile Timberline Trail that circles Mt. Hood, starting with a short section from the mountain's historic 1937 lodge. Hike Multnomah Falls near Portland - Discover Oregon's tallest waterfall - 542 feet tall - from both the bottom and the top. Oregon's most popular trail climbs to viewpoints above the two-tiered plume that plummets into a misty, mossy forest grotto. Hike to Sweet Creek Falls on the Central Oregon Coast - Explore a creek just a few minutes from Florence in a Pacific Coast Range gorge. See a dozen small waterfalls following a trail on catwalks bolted to the cliffs. Hike Neahkahnie Mountain on the Northern Oregon Coast This peak is an inspiring place, where the Tillamook tribe believed their most powerful god resided. In fact, the name Neahkahnie comes from their words Ne ("place of") and Ekahnie ("supreme deity"). Hike to Sahalie Falls in in the Willamette Valley. Get a quick introduction to Oregon's roaring rivers, waterfalls, and old-growth forests with a loop trail around the McKenzie River's two grandest waterfalls. Historic Jacksonville in Southern Oregon - This gold mining town is more than just a living museum; it's an active cultural center with art galleries, a first-rate summer music festival, and more. Hike to Bagby Hot Springs in the Columbia Gorge - Walk through an old-growth forest to the best wild, free hot springs in Northwest Oregon. Hollowed-out cedar logs serve as 8-foot-long bathtubs at this rustic, free hot springs. Cape Disappointment on the North Oregon Coast - The spot where the expedition first saw the Pacific Ocean. Tillamook Head on the Northern Oregon Coast - The expedition's farthest exploration to the west, finding a cliff overlooking the ocean.