Sightseeing

NOTICE: The Museum is temporarily closed, but plans to relocate soon.

Even though it was built in 1917, the Wurlitzer Band Organ still fills the International Museum of Carousel Art with the sounds of the circus.

The museum, located in historic downtown Hood River, is the clearinghouse for all things carousel - and while the gift shop is modest, their collection of antique and one-of-a-kind carousel animals is something you absolutely should not miss.

Portland offers more parks than any other city in the nation and one of the best on a warm sunny day is Jamison Square. Located in the artistic Pearl District, Jamison Square is an interactive fountain offering wonderful water fun that is safe for kids of all ages. Pack a picnic, roll up your pants, dress the kids in their bathing suits for a day of splish-splashing fun for the whole family. Once you go your kids will be begging to go back.

Every time Marilyn Depew walks through the Japanese Garden, she notices something different.

"It really is amazing to be able to walk through the garden for years and years and still make new discoveries," Depew says while walking down the strolling garden's zigzagging bridge. "I think that says a lot for the designer when he envisioned this place."

Depew has been a volunteer tour guide at the Japanese Garden in Portland for many years, showing and explaining the unique garden to everyone from students to seniors.

Length: 286 miles / 457.6 km
Driving Directions
From Baker City, go west on SR 7 past Austin, then west on US 26 to Mitchell. Go north on SR 207 to Kimberly, northwest on SR 19 to Fossil, then west on SR 218 to Antelope. From Antelope, go north on US 97 to I-84 and the Columbia River. The one-way trip is about 290 miles and takes all day.

One of the amazing things about living in Oregon is you are 30 minutes from the countryside, barring traffic, no matter where you are. 

This is where you will find Jump for Joy Farm, outside of Portland on the East side. The 27-acre farm not only features full equestrian riding and boarding services, it’s also a great place for people of all ages to learn about life on the farm, interact with a variety of farm animals, and gain skills in urban farming and homesteading.

Juniper Swim & Fitness Center is owned and operated by Bend Park & Recreation District. Juniper is a community health, fitness and recreation facility open to people of all ages and abilities. The state of the art facilities and quality fitness programs ensure you Get Fit & Have Fun!

A  2 ½ acre garden store that features greenhouses, antiques, tips and a wide arrange of gardening tools and supplies. They even deliver dirt, gravel and barkdust to local customers, but for those out of town visitors, you can find unique gifts and plants that will thrive in just about any North American climate. 

If you want to immerse yourself in a subalpine pine forest where the air has that high-Cascades tang; to stay in a clean, quiet campground next to a twisting, cold river brimming with trout (and a nearby legendary fly fishing spot) and surrounded by miles of waiting-to-be-explored wilderness; to sit smack in the middle of dozens of high-mountain lakes (in winter, near some of the best ski-spots in the land); to see eagles or red-tailed hawks grabbing breakfast right in front of you; or, to just sit in a campsite pondering what you might do tomorrow ...

Come discover how our local geology, ecology, climate, and culture are all interwoven at the Lava Lands Visitor Center. The latest information on various topics including volcanic activity in the Cascade Mountains and Paleo-Indian technology is available and hands on activities will delight both young and old.

Explore a mile-long lava tube. Lava River Cave offers self-guided exploration of a mile-long lava tube. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to tour the entire cave. Initial access descends 150 stairs to an uneven floor and can be challenging. In the interest of preventing the spread of White-nose Syndrome to bats that reside in the Cave, we ask that you not wear or bring into the cave any clothing or gear you have used in a cave or mine outside of Oregon or Washington. Please wear close-toed shoes and warm clothing. Average temperature in the Cave is 42 degrees Farenheit.