2024 Deschutes County Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)

Sparks Lake

Visiting Sparks Lake was a refreshing and enjoyable experience 🌊. The scenery surrounding the lake, with its clear water and serene environment, provides a perfect setting for relaxation and walks 🌿. I enjoyed walking along the beach and taking pictures of the stunning views 🏞️. Water activities like kayaking were also fun and added a bit of activity to the visit 🚣♂️. The overall atmosphere was relaxing and charming, making Sparks Lake a great place to enjoy nature and tranquility.

A hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts.

#hiddengems Nestled in the heart of Oregon, Smith Rock State Park unveils a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts. Its rugged landscape boasts stunning rock formations that rise majestically against the sky, creating a surreal backdrop for adventurers. While renowned for rock climbing, the park also offers a plethora of hiking trails catering to varying skill levels. However, the real charm lies in the trails designed for the more experienced hiker, weaving through breathtaking canyons and ascending steep cliffs. These routes, though strenuous, reward intrepid explorers with panoramic vistas of the Cascade Range and the Crooked River winding through the canyon below. Whether scaling rocky crags or trekking along scenic pathways, Smith Rock State Park promises an unforgettable journey through Oregon's natural wonders, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in its rugged beauty and tranquil allure.

The mountains have no tombs, the heavens and the earth are combined, and they dare to be annihilated. Wherever you go, the peerless valley is at your feet. It is the holy place for hiking hikers, one of the seven wonders of Oregon, the Smith Rock.

A shot is a large, visually-visited place to travel. On the way back from Portland to Portland, I went to Smith Rock State Park, one of Oregon's seven wonders, 140 km from Portland. The unique desert and Gobi zone are sunny for 300 days. The good climate, so it is natural to attract the outdoor enthusiasts of adventure, it is very suitable for rock climbing, hiking, camping, feeling that every item will make people excited, of course, it is also suitable for taking pictures. Tell the truth, the Oregon people are so happy that they can go to any outdoor trip they want in a short time, so envious.

This is a very famous rock climbing place in Oregon, USA. Due to the special mountain structure, many rock climbers take pets in the mountains to meet and rock climbing every year. At that time, due to time and physical strength, they did not go to the mountains to meet them. I feel that it must be very lively. A group of rock climbers hang on the cliff, and a group of pets look down the mountain...