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Cascade Mountains
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Dominated by approximately 700 miles of the
Cascade Mountain Range, the Oregon Cascades region
is legendary for its recreational opportunities. The region is home to seven
different national forests and is best known for Oregon's highest mountain,
Mount Hood, and the nearby recreation area, the
Columbia River Gorge.
Approximately four million people visit the Mount Hood National Forest each
year, which extends from the shores of the Columbia Gorge to the foot of
Mount Jefferson, some 60 miles south. The Mount Hood Scenic Byway provides
an awe-inspiring view of dormant volcano, whose last recorded eruption was
barely 200 years ago, shortly before Lewis and Clark's famed expedition. The
byway also skirts several other memorable sights, such as the 1930's
Timberline Lodge, now a national historic landmark.
Crater Lake National Park, at the southern end of the Oregon Cascade region,
may not receive the numbers of visitors that Mount Hood does, but it its
unique beauty has been dazzling visitors for thousands of years, since
Native Americans first stood upon its shores. Today, a half-million people
make the trek to the national park, which is located a couple of hours'
drive from Central Point and
Medford.
The Oregon Cascades region is best known of course, for its excellent skiing
and backcountry recreation opportunities. Ski areas pepper the slopes from
Mount Hood near the state's northern border, all the way to Mount Ashland,
in the south. But there are also numerous scenic drives and circle tours
that visitors can take that will offer a unique glimpse at small towns and
communities that make up this fascinating region.
Sponsored Listing
Mt. Hood Resort
Condominiums. PO Box 1392, Welches, OR 97067. Phone:
503-622-3099; Fax: 503-907-6509.
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Sisters Vacation
Rentals. 16430 Highway 126, PO Box 367, Sisters, OR 97759. Phone:
541-549-2016; Fax: 541-549-6881.
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Cascades
Raptor Center
A non-profit organization providing wildlife
rescue and public education services throughout Lane County, Oregon. Web site covers
such topics as: What to do in a wildlife emergency. Rehabilitation and rescue of
wildlife. Public education about wildlife. Also offers a guest book and links
to similar sights.
Virtual
Cascades
Presents through photos and links a virtual mountainscape of the Pacific Northwest
glaciated Cascade peaks. Includes climbing photos and web cams of Cascade peaks.
Cabins
Cabins and lookouts on National
Forest lands
Camp Sherman
Metolius
River Resort. The Metolius River Resort. 25551
SW Forest Service Road #1419, Camp Sherman, OR 97730. Toll-free: 1-800-818-7688. E-mail
Select from twelve wood-shake cabins nestled among towering
Ponderosa pines near the Metolius River. Cabins are 2- story, over 900 sq. ft. and
sleep 4 to 6. All have new furnishings, fully equipped
kitchens, linens, river rock fireplaces (stocked with wood) and a large back deck. All are privately owned and smoke free.
Chiloquin
Collier State Park. Highway 97, 30
miles north of Klamath Falls, Chiloquin, OR 97624.
KLA-MO-YA Casino. Highway 97 at the South Crater, Chiloquin, OR 97624. Toll-free:
1-888-552-6692.
Crater Lake National
Park
Crater Lake
National Park
This links to the National Park Service's page for Crate Lake National Park. As the
seventh deepest in the world, the lake is widely known for its intense blue color and
spectacular views. Hiking and cross-country ski information included.
Mount Hood
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Go Northwest! pages on Mount Hood, the Mount Hood Wilderness and the Mount Hood National
Forest.
Oregon Caves
National Monument
Above ground, the 480- acre site encompasses a remnant old-growth coniferous forest
harboring an array of plants and a Douglas fir tree with the widest known girth in Oregon.
Three hiking trails access this forest. Below ground is an active marble cave created by
natural forces over thousands of years. For a fee, a private concessionaire will provide
tours of the cave. North Umpqua
Steamboat Inn.
42705 North Umpqua Highway, Steamboat, OR
97447-9703. Phone: 541-498-2230; Toll-free:
1-800-840-8825; Fax: 541-498-2411.
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Steamboat Inn, is located thirty-eight miles east of Roseburg, on Highway 138.
Nestled among the towering firs of the Umpqua National Forest, the Inn commands a
breath-taking view of the North Umpqua River. Nearby attractions include Crater Lake, National Park,
Diamond Lake, excellent wineries and Wildlife Safari. Fishing, trails for hikers,
and swimming are within minutes of the Inn.
Sisters
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Sunriver
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Welches
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Zig Zag
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1-866-569-2682.
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Forest
Blood.
by Geoff golden
February 1999, 1st edition, Paperback, 300 pages,
(fiction).
The author is a former woodsman, environmentalist, and
County Commissioner in the heart of spotted owl country. His contemporary historical
novel set in Oregon, shows it isn't always clear who to name as the "good guys"
and the "bad guys", while he lays bare the "corporate welfare program"
that all but destroyed the Northwest's forests. A very readable way to get an
insight into issues faced by the "timber country" of the Northwest.
 Moon Handbooks: Oregon 5th Edition.
by Stuart Warren, Ted Long
Ishikawa. June 2001, 5th edition, Paperback, 590 pages, (guidebook). From the
bustling urban center of Portland to the rugged isolation of the high
Cascades, this guide covers cultural, historical, recreational, and
related practical information.
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