"The Columbia River, the 'Great River of the West,' flows through its spectacular gorge east of Portland, Oregon. Here, the Vista House on Crown Point 725 feet above Interstate Highway 84 is seen from a viewpoint off the Columbia River Scenic Highway which winds parallel to the freeway high on the Oregon side of the scenic gorge, Multnomah County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8439
"Wizard Island, a perfect cinder cone rising 763 feet above the surface of Crater Lake, and Llao Rock, named for a famous Klamath Indian God, are seen here from Discovery Point in 1853 by John Wesley Hillman, a young prospector searching for Lost Cabin Mine. Crater Lake was formed thousands of years ago when Mt. Mazama erupted so much of its molten interior that it collapsed, leaving a cauldron with eventually filled with melted snow and rain water, Klamath County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8499
"Majestic Mt. Hood towers over beautiful Lost Lake in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The tallest mountain in the state, Mt. Hood rises 11,235 feet in Oregon's Cascade Mountains and is noted for its excellent skiing conditions. Lost Lake, north of the awesome peak, is one of the state's most popular vacation spots. It is used for boating, fishing and swimming and is equipped with picnic, and overnight camping facilities. Lost Lake is located 27 miles south of Hood River, off Oregon State Highway 35 and past the communities of Odell and Dee, Hood River County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 7696
"Mt. Jefferson rises 10,495 feet beyond the Metolius River in Oregon's rugged central Cascade Mountains. The swift-moving Metolius, probably the coldest stream in the state, begins in the icy springs at the base of 6,415 foot Black Butte, east of the Santiam Pass. It runs 46 miles before entering Lake Billy Chinook, the creation of the Round Butte Dam, where it merges with the Deschutes and Crooked Rivers. The Metolius, open to fly-fishing only, is regarded as one of the best rainbow trout streams in the Pacific Northwest. A road leading to Camp Sherman that branches off U.S. Highway 20 west of Sisters parallels the river for most of its course. The lodges and resorts along the road make up the Metolius River Recreation Area, Jefferson County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 7963
"Lost Lake in Oregon's Cascade Mountains is one of the state's most popular scenic attractions, particularly in the fall when bright red and orange colors add to its well-photographed setting beneath 11,235-foot Mt. Hood. The lake is part of the vast Mt. Hood National Forest recreational empire with attracts boat enthusiasts, fishermen, campers, hikers, and year-round skiers as well as photographers and sightseers, Hood River County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8137
"Oregon's highest waterfall, Multnomah Falls, is located only 30 miles east of Portland. The falls which was first discovered by Lewis & Clark during their expedition in 1805, tumbles to the floor of the Columbia River Gorge in two levels. A foot bridge crosses the falls at the top of the lower level. The trail continues on to the top of the falls. The Multnomah Falls area is one of the favorite stopping places for travelers using Interstate Highway 84, Multnomah County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 7884
"Masses of blossoms bordered by evergreen forested hills is a familiar sight during the spring in Oregon's Hood River Valley. The valley, renown for its apple and pear orchards is bordered on the west, south and southeast by the Mt. Hood National Forest. Oregon State Highway 35 runs the length of the valley between Interstate Highway 80N to the north and U.S. Highway 26 to the south, Hood River County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8445
"Snow-capped Mt. Jefferson competes with multi-colored canyon walls cut by the Crooked River for the attention of photographers at Smith Rock in central Oregon. Smith Rock State Park, eight miles northeast of Redmond, offers picnicking facilities for inspired photographers and daring rock climbers. According to legend, Smith Rock was named for an American soldier who fell to his death after trying to get a better view of the surrounding plateaus and Cascade Mountains, Deschutes County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8456
"Cliffs soar 300 feet high at Smith Rock in central Oregon, where the Crooked River has cut a narrow canyon through colorful sedimentary rock. Smith Rock State Park, eight miles northeast of Redmond, offers picnicking facilities for rock climbers and inspired photographers. According to legend, the rock was named for an American soldier who fell to his death, after trying to get a better view of the surrounding plateaus and Cascade Mountains, Deschutes County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8453
"Interpretive trails take visitors in central Oregon's lava lands around Lava Butte's crater, over recent lava flows, and through surrounding pine forests. The Deschutes National Forest's Lava Lands Visitor Center, 10 miles south of Bend off U.S. Highway 97, features automated displays and slide shows explaining the history and geology of the recent lava flows. The center is at the base of Lava Butte which rises in the background, Deschutes County." Oregon Department of Transportation Photo 8547
