Oregon Outdoors Attractions

Experience the great outdoors with Choice Hotels^®. Our Oregon hotels are conveniently located near a number of picturesque gardens, stunning parks, and astounding wildlife. Take a look at the scenery and greenery that Oregon offers.

In Portland Metro

Banks-Vernonia State Trail
OR 47
Banks to Vernonia, OR  
800-551-6949

It’s easy to see what drew pioneers and settlers here to the West when you step foot inside the beautiful wild expanse that comprises Banks-Vernonia State Trail - wildflowers, wildlife and gorgeous trees make this a pristine spot for your next natural experience.

Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area
Off Highway 224
Oregon, OR  
800-551-6949

If you want to get off the beaten path, you might just want to head down to Bonnie Lure State Recreation Area. It’s no accident that the world “lure” is a part of this beautiful park’s title - after all, some of the most pristine glimpses of the Oregon wilderness can be had at the park, which is well-known for its steelhead trout.

In The Coast Region

Darlingtonia Wayside
Mercer Lake Road
Florence, OR  
800-551-6949

The Darlingtonia Preserve is located just off Highway 101, a quaint road which runs through the middle of this green paradise. Find yourself north of the town of Florence, and you’ll be lounging in a tiny park centered on a peat bog which is host to an unusual concentration of carnivorous California pitcher plants.

Klootchy Creek Giant - Oregon’s Largest Sitka Spruce
Highway 26
Oregon Coast, OR  
503-325-8631

Klootchy Creek Giant - Oregon’s Largest Sitka Spruce is a fantastic place for residents of the Seaside area to re-commune with nature. In this patchy ground of forest, you’ll find what’s known as Oregon’s largest Sitka Spruce tree, which towers at 204 feet. Incidentally, the tree is heading into its 750th birthday.

In Southern Oregon

Collier Memorial State Park
US 97
Klamath Falls, OR  
541-783-2471

Experience Collier Memorial State Park, well-known for its outdoor museum containing historic logging equipment and a relocated pioneer village. Sound strange? Head down to the park to find out what it’s all about, and afterwards amble down one of many hiking trails.

Prospect State Scenic Viewpoint
OR 62
Prospect, OR  
800-551-6949

Find yourself in a beautiful, quietly secluded forested area where picnic tables reign supreme and wilderness comes at a second close call. From this scenic viewpoint, you’ll be able to witness some of the most stunning landscapes Oregon has to offer.

In the Mt. Hood/The Gorge Region

Multnomah Falls
Troutdale, OR  

Experience Multnomah Falls, which is unarguably “the granddaddy” of the 77 waterfalls which grace the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge. Here, at 620 feet, only three falls in the entire nation surpass the raw size and power of this impressive natural attraction.

The Dalles Lock Dam
I-84
The Dalles, OR   97058
541-296-9778

Head down to The Dalles Lock Dam, where humans have dominated a force of nature which begs to be reckoned with. After admiring this feat of engineering, take the family down to the visitor’s system and learn about dam statistics and other odd facts.

In Eastern Oregon

Blue Mountain Forest State Scenic Corridor
I-84
La Grande, OR  
800-551-6949

Enjoy land composed of intermittent stands of old-growth ponderosa pines, interspersed with the occasional snow flurry during the winter months. Many native species still inhabit this area, including deer, elk and cougar.

Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site
Oregon, OR   97301
800-551-6949

Experience the Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site, well-known to residents of Oregon as a sheer oasis. Here, you’ll find tall, willowy cottonwood trees which provide shade and serenity to visitors seeking to escape the day-to-day bustle and hustle of everyday city life. Enjoy wildlife viewing and more.

In the Willamette Valley

Alderwood State Wayside
OR 36
Junction City, OR   97301
800-551-6949

Do you want to behold the beautiful Oregon landscape in a destination which will set your mind at ease with an organic sentiment and plenty of trees? Head down to Alderwood State Wayside, where you can escape from it all with hiking trails, picnic grounds and more.

Dexter State Recreation Site
Highway 58
Eugene, OR   97301
800-551-6949

Find yourself zipping down one of the world’s most scenic highways, and you might want to make a stop-off at Dexter State Recreation Site. That’s because you’ll enjoy more natural beauty here than almost anywhere else in the state, as well as being right next to some prime fishing, boating and more along the beautiful banks of Lookout Point Reservoir.

In Central Oregon

La Pine State Park
US 97
Bend, OR  
800-551-6949

Experience La Pine State Park, one of the primary recreational vestiges of Oregon. Here, you’ll come across beautiful lakes and subalpine forests where the air has a cool Cascade tang. Witness beautiful lakes that stretch off into the distant woodlands where you can partake in one of many recreational activities, including fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking.

Prineville Reservoir State Park
US 26
Prineville, OR  
800-551-6949

At Prineville reservoir State Park, travelers can enjoy fishing for bass, catfish and crappie, or hike through the surrounding wilderness, which provides a beautiful glimpse into the way the wild world works.

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