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Traveling in Oregon

editor — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 02:13:00 +0000

Traveling in Oregon RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK This National Park is located in the Cascades of southwest Oregon. The centerpiece here is Crater Lake, at an elevation of 6,176 feet. It’s six miles across and over 1,500 feet deep. The lake lies in the cal-dera of a collapsed volcano. Nearby are several mountains, with elevations from under 5,000 feet to over 8,900 feet. Highest point is 8,926-foot Mount Scott. There are old-growth conifer forests of hemlock, fir, and pine. Wildlife includes elk, black bear, coyote, and fox. Activities: Backpacking and hiking are available on more than 100 miles

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Oregon Travel Destinations

editor — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 21:45:00 +0000

Oregon Travel Destinations ROGUE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST This National Forest consists of two tracts in southwest Oregon, one alongside Crater Lake National Park and the other next to the California border, and extending into that state. There are some prominent peaks, with 9,495-foot Mount McLoughlin the highest point, plus cirque basins, deep gorges and steep cliffs, rock formations and massive lava flows. The beautiful Rogue River is here, along with many lakes, creeks, and waterfalls, including 600-foot Alkali Falls. The area has mixed conifer forests and deciduous trees, with old-growth Douglas fir, pine, and hemlock. Among the wildlife are elk,

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Oregon Map Tourist Attractions

editor — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 16:16:00 +0000

Oregon Map Tourist Attractions UMATILLA NATIONAL FOREST This National Forest is made up of three large units in the northeastern part of the state, along with some lands in southeast Washington. Dominating the area are the Blue Mountains, with elevations as high as 8,000 feet. There are also plateaus, high cliffs, rock outcroppings, and deep canyons, with many streams and some major rivers. In the region are forests of Douglas and grand fir, ponderosa and lodgepole pine, and western larch, along with meadows and grasslands. Wildlife includes Rocky Mountain elk, white-tailed and mule deer, bighorn sheep, mountain lion, and coyote.

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