Nine miles of hiking trails; 1800 climbing routes.
By gowestusa Staff
The striking formations of Smith Rock State Park attract climbers from all over the world. But this beautiful spot, where the Crooked River flows below rose and cream-colored pinnacles, is also a great hiking destination. The deep blue of the river flows in stark contrast to the sagebrush and juniper of the high desert, forming a geological wonderland.
More than nine miles of trails run along the floor of the canyon a
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The striking volcanic terrain around Bend, Oregon was first considered for national park or national monument status in 1902. Crater Lake was selected instead but finally, in 1990, a group of private citizens won the battle and Newberry National Volcanic Monument was established.
Literally in the heart of the monument, cradled within Newberry caldera, are two spectacular lakes…Paulina and East. The lakes are separated by cinder cones and
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