Articles related to "Cascade Mountains"



A Driving Tour to Sisters, Oregon
A driving tour through the Oregon Cascades reveals great views of mountains, rivers and waterfalls.
sisters oregon cascade mountains waterfalls river views driving tour

The Oregon Garden in the U.S. Pacific Northwest
Set in the rolling hills of Willamette Valley, the Oregon Garden offers a stunning array of plants, forests, sculptures, fountains, reflecting pools, and walking paths.
oregon garden oregon pacific northwest northwest u.s. silverton

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
The Valley is home to over 200 wineries that specialize in making delicious wines from that famous grape of Burgundy.
willamette valley oregon wine pinot noir lawton winery cascade mountains

Columbia River Gorge Attractions
Waterfalls, wildflowers, geological wonders, Native American history, blooming fruit trees and windsurfing await in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
columbia river gorge columbia gorge discovery center multnomah falls mt. hood railroad hood river

Elijah Elliot's Lost Wagon Train
Elijah Elliot promised a wagon train of 1,000 men and women that his route to Oregon would save them time and energy. He actually had never seen the route.
oregon trail lost wagon train elijah elliot 1000 pioneers willamette valley

Fort Dalles on the Frontier
Fort Dalles on the Columbia River was centrally located between the Pacific Coast and the Snake River border with future Idaho. It was an ideal spot for travellers to rest up and restock for the journey over the Cascade Mountains to the Willamette Valley. It was also a central post for troops who would battle in some of the northwest Indian wars.
camp drum fort dalles the dalles thomas jordan surgeon's quarters

Lane County Oregon Offers Diverse Attractions
Visitors to Lane County enjoy its outdoor activities from the beaches to the mountains, and the rivers and lakes found in this expansive, diverse area of Oregon.
lane county oregon mckenzie river valley popular attractions florence oregon coast destinations eugene festivals

Autumn in the Pacific Northwest
For those in search of solitary riversides, serene hiking trails, and extraordinary vistas, there's no place like the Northwest's Cascade Mountains in the fall.
autumn in pacific northwest fall in pacific northwest pacific northwest northwest cascade mountains

Beautiful Camp Sherman Oregon
Travel to Central Oregon through the Cascade Mountains, following the Santiam River to Detroit Reservoir, over the summit of Santiam Pass and on to Camp Sherman.
travel central oregon camp sherman store autumn color metolius recreation area odot road cam

Central Oregon Campgrounds Near Bend
Central Oregon campgrounds boast many sunny days and dry weather during the majority of the year, located near the Cascade Mountains, pristine lakes and Bend attractions.
central oregon campgrounds oregon state parks near bend central oregon hiking trails campground reservation information fishing central oregon

Eruption of Mount St. Helens 1980
On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens exploded with the force of 24 megatons of thermal energy and created the largest landslide ever recorded in historic times.
eruption of mount st helens volcano washington state may 18 1980 mount st helens exploded mount st. helens 96 miles south seattle washington cascade mountain range pacific ring of fire

Extreme Mountain Climbing Oregon
Explore Oregon's Cascade Mountains by organizing a one-day mountain climbing adventure to Three Fingered Jack or Mt. Washington.
mountain climbing oregon rock climbing one-day mountain climbing basic mountaineering oregon mountaineering association

Hiking Trips in Western Oregon
From the coast to the Cascades, Oregon's beautiful venues intrigue hikers and walkers with spectacular views of towering trees, dense forests, and snow-capped mountains.
hiking trails oregon bald hill corvallis dog-friendly hikes friends of opal creek suggested hikes

Lane County, Oregon Grows Sustainable Living
Using Eugene as the home base, a tourist can find a chosen terrain, climate, food or activity within an hour's drive, from the beach to skiing and a mountain hideaway.
lane county oregon sustainability in the northwest oregon mountains oregon beaches oregon coast

Little Naches Offers Year 'Round Outdoor Fun
Off-road vehicle enthusiasts come in all seasons and from all over to ride the trails and roads in the central Cascade Mountains in Washington State.
off-road vehicle park in washington orv park in washington u.s. forest service wenatchee national forest dirt-bikes

Oregon's Silver Falls State Park
Nestled in the Cascade foothills, Silver Falls offers over 9,000 acres of lush forests, 25 miles of multi-use trails, and 10 of the Northwest's most stunning waterfalls.
silver falls state park oregon hike waterfalls pacific northwest

Paulina, Shoshone Chief
Chief Paulina was not a chief by birth but by experience and leadership. He represented his native Shoshone tribe but also their affiliated kin such as the Paiutes. He didn't wait for white man to cheat him, but instead went on the offensive. He is one of the lesser known Indian chiefs of the wild west.
chief paulina shoshone snake modoc paiute

Ride Amtrak to California
Riding by train along the Amtrak Coast Starlight route from Albany, Oregon to San Francisco, California can be an adventure. View mountains, waterfalls and wildlife.
amtrak coast starlight route riding by train amtrak passenger train sightseer lounge southbound superliner train

Snoqualmie Pass Becomes a Highway
It took decades before the value of Snoqualmie Pass was recognized. The Department of Transportation improved it several times, turning it into a major thoroughfare.
snoqualmie pass cascade mountains washington state northern pacific railroad stampede pass

Worst Avalanche in US History
After days of blizzards and delays, an avalanche on Windy Mountain near the town of Wellington, Washington killed 96 people traveling on the Great Northern Railroad.
worst avalanche us history two snowbound trains tumble cascade mountains well 1:00am march 1 1910 snow broke loose windy mountai knocked trains 150 feet downhill tye river valley avalanche wiped out train depot wellington

Amtrak National Train Day May 10th
Amtrak celebrates National Train Day on May 10th, to commemorate rail travel in America. Explore the many Amtrak routes available for travel to popular U.S. destinations.
national train day amtrak routes travel by passenger train popular train routes affordable travel

Best Chances of a White Christmas
Climatologists and meteorologists use historical data collected from weather records over the past 45 years in the U.S. and Canada, to predict snow on Christmas Day.
chances of christmas snow us will it be white christmas probability snow climatology data snow weather records collected

Oregon Whitewater
Oregon truly is still "The Wild West" when it comes to water -- whitewater.
oregon suite101.com sue barton water whitewater

Top 4th of July Events, Washington
From the coast to the mountains Washington celebrates Independence Day with family fun, music and majestic displays of fireworks. Discover the excitement at these events.
washington state fireworks fourth of july events seattle long beach peninsula fireworks fort vancouver fireworks show leavenworth celebration

Snoqualmie Pass Becomes a Road
As soon as people settled in Puget Sound, they knew their needs could not be filled by goods found on the coast. They needed trade from the eastern side of the state.
snoqualmie pass cascade mountains washington state north bend seattle

Species of Chipmunks in North America
What is the chipmunk and what types of this animal live in North America?
chipmunks ground squirrels species of chipmunks types of chipmunks chipmunk habitats

Top 5 Autumn Day Trip Drives in Oregon
Travelers enjoy the beauty of Oregon during autumn months on routes through temperate rain forests, past waterfalls, by ocean beaches and views of colorful fall foliage.
oregon scenic drives day trips to oregon beach silver creek falls highway fall foliage drive oregon drive through willamette valley

Washington State: Camping Among the Evergreens
Washington is known as the Evergreen State and camping beneath her pines is pure pleasure. No matter what style camping you prefer, you will find it here. Pam and I share some of our favorite campgrounds and provide links to information and campgrounds in Washington. You will find no better camping than in Washington--the heart of the Great Northwest!
camping campgrounds travel rving rvers

Winter Sports in Oregon
There's nothing like a day out in the fresh clean scent of snow and pines of the Oregon wintertime.
oregon ski skiing snow shoes snow

Wenatchee and Whale Editorial
Wenatchee, Washington, the Apple Capitol of the World, is a city known for its agriculture and great sites to see. It is located in Chelan County east of the Cascade Mountains in Washington.
chelan county apples leavenworth ohme gardens ardenvoir

America's Deepest Lake Nestled in Mount Mazama
Crater Lake lies within a deep hole on Mount Mazama. It is a dizzying sight, indicative of its extraordinary beginnings.
crater lake national park america’s deepest lake crater lake oregon mount mazama deepest lake in united states

Book Details Northwest Regional Natural History
Author Stephen Whitney offers a comprehensive look at the land from Southeastern Alaska to Northern California, through Oregon and Washington to Western Montana.
pacific northwest ecology pacific northwest geology pacific northwest wildlife pacific northwest naturalist’s guide oregon

Awesome Mountain Bikes Take to the Road
A well selected group of quality mountain bike shops.
kona bikes cannondale peak mountain bike pro shop frenchie's cycle world inc. espo's surf and sports

Best Oregon Scenic Routes and Natural Byways
From the Historic Columbia River Highway to the Pacific Coast along Highway 101 or the Cascade Mountains, Oregon offers beautiful driving tours, most year-round.
oregon scenic route columbia river gorge multnomah falls cascade scenic loop oregon coast highway

Columbia Gorge Wineries
An introduction to Columbia Gorge Wineries: one of the Pacific Northwest's newest wine regions.
columbia gorge wineries columbia valley wine columbia river wine columbia river gorge oregon wineries

Oregon Sno Park and Winter Recreation Areas
Winter recreation in Oregon is fun and affordable at one of Oregon's Sno Parks, located near Mt. Hood, in the Cascade Mountains, Crater Lake and other mountain locations.
oregon sno parks affordable winter fun winter recreation areas cascades snowmobiling areas oregon mt hood snow parks

Spencer Butte in Eugene Oregon
Outdoor enthusiasts in the Eugene Oregon area don't have to go far to enjoy a challenging hike, since the impressive Spencer Butte is near to downtown and the University.
spencer butte hiking in oregon eugene trails mountain climbing picturesque views

Best Bavarian Holiday Town in the Northwest USA
People of all ages enjoy winter activities in the Bavarian town of Leavenworth, Washington. Accessible by car, bus or train, holiday vacations include lodging and dining.
best holiday towns usa top 10 u.s. christmas towns leavenworth wa winter vacation leavenworth wa outdoor winter activities leavenworth wa holiday activities

Central Oregon Is a Versatile Vacation Area
In any season, vacationers will find that Sisters, Oregon, nestled at the foot of the Cascade Mountains, has an abundance of exciting sights and activities.
vacationing in central oregon hiking in the sisters oregon area golfing in central oregon winter activities in central oregon horse camps in oregon

Central Oregon Resorts and Lodging in Bend
Enjoy Bend's 300 days of sunshine in style by staying at one of its relaxing resorts: Sunriver, The Riverhouse, Seventh Mountain and McMenamins Old St. Francis School.
bend where to stay central oregon resorts lodging options bend sunriver resort the riverhouse resort bend

Climbing Mount St. Helens Volcano in 2009
Mount St. Helens exploded on May 18, 1980, but is now a popular climb for those who want to peer into the crater and see a huge lava dome created between 2004 and 2008.
mount st. helens climbing 2009 mount st. helens climbing permits 2009 mount st. helens institute mount st. helens national volcanic monument gifford pinchot national forest

Columbia Gorge Wine Touring
A World of Wine in 40 Miles.
columbia gorge columbia gorge wine cathedral ridge syncline syncline winery

Columbus Day Revisited
A remembrance of the 1962 Columbus Day Storm.
oregon suite101.com sue barton columbus day storm thunder

Explore Corvallis Oregon Landmarks
Corvallis Oregon, home of the Oregon State University Beavers, is located in the Willamette Valley, characterized by amazing sites, sounds and unique beauty.
corvallis oregon oregon state university willamette river siuslaw national forest davinci days

Family Vacation at Whidbey Island Northwest USA
Kids and adults enjoy Whidbey Island's state parks, lakes, forts, lighthouses, small towns, ocean coves and farms. Family activities are offered from spring through fall.
whidbey island northwest usa family vacation day trips from seattle washington and victoria bri washington coast state parks for families oak harbor windjammer park and blue fox drive-in day trips from everett washington and anacortes wa

February: Signs of Spring
There's still a lot of winter to go, but signs of spring are already evident all over our backyards.
backyard birdwatching spring crocuses birdwatching

Five Favorite Seattle Restrooms
Seattle might be known for its rain and coffee, but it's the public restrooms that have got folks talking, especially five that rank among their favorites.
seattle restrooms public toilets public restrooms pacific northwest northwest

Hike the Opal Creek Trail
A moderately challenging hike to Jawbone Flats leaves hikers awed at beautiful ancient forest and river. Dogs, bikes are allowed on the Opal Creek Trail east of Salem.
opal creek ancient forest center hiking trails oregon hike santiam river ancient forest trails jawbone flats

How to say Puyallup, Snoqualmie, Sammamish
When visiting Seattle or moving to Seattle, try to learn how to say Puyallup, Snoqualmie, and Sammamish. Read pronunciation of Alki, Puget, Salish, Skagit, and Ballard.
alki ballard wa how to pronounce how to say it issaquah wa

Hydrologic Cycle: Water Movement
Water moves throughout and above the Earth as part of the hydrologic cycle. As water vapor condenses, precipitation falls, infiltrating the soil or runoff to the ocean.
water cycle on earth evaporation surface water increased water table flooding orographic clouds water transport earth


| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | 0-9 |