Truly a grand northwest lodge, the historic 71-room Crater Lake Lodge originally opened in 1915 and is located on the edge of the caldera overlooking Crater Lake. The lodge was reopened after extensive renovation in 1995 and offers an atmosphere reminiscent of the 1920s and immerses visitors in its rustic charm.
Just Added
The Steel Visitor Center is at the Crater Lake National Park headquarters and offers a 18-minute film, free advice about how best to enjoy Crater Lake, and has a post office.
Region: Southern Oregon
Few places on earth command overwhelming awe from observers, but Crater Lake, in south central Oregon, certainly does. Even in a region of volcanic wonders, Crater Lake can only be described in superlatives. Stories of the deep blue lake can never prepare visitors for their first breathtaking look from the brink of this 6 mile wide caldera which was created by the eruption and collapse of Mt. Mazama almost 7,000 years ago.
Region: Southern Oregon
Oregon's third-tallest mountain has a path to its top. Admittedly, the trail up 10,358-foot South Sister is exceedingly steep, long and rugged, but no technical climbing skills are required and the rewards are great.
Region: Central Oregon
A four-day festival in Mt. Angel featuring music, food, dress and beverages of Bavaria. The event is used to help raise funds for non-profits and community activities in the Mt. Angel area and each year brings more than 300,000 people to the festival.
City: Mt. Angel
Region: Willamette Valley
The popular trail through Silver Falls State Park's forested canyons visits 10 spectacular waterfalls, five more than 100 feet high. The path even leads through mossy caverns behind the falls' shimmering silver curtains.This loop is suitable for families with beginning hikers because side trails provide shortcuts back to the car. Dogs are not allowed on the trail.
Region: Willamette Valley
The Emerald City is alive with the University of Oregon and an engaging arts community.
City: Eugene
Region: Willamette Valley
When traveling to the Columbia River Gorge stay at The Dalles Inn in the historic downtown district of The Dalles.
City: The Dalles
Region: Mt. Hood/Columbia Gorge
Relax on the lake in downtown Lake Oswego next to Millennium Park and Lake View Village. You’ll enjoy spacious, lakefront rooms and suites; decks, small kitchens, free Wi-Fi, and an outdoor pool next to the lake.
City: Lake Oswego
Region: Greater Portland
Mexican flavor, north of the border
By Vicente Guzman-Orozco
For Oregon.com
City: Woodburn
Region: Greater Portland
Sitting in a grove of trees, overlooking a creek, listening to the birds, bugs and other wildlife, it’s hard to believe this place was slated to be a prison.
Region: Greater Portland