Arrive in friendly and outdoorsy Bend, Oregon's adventure capital • Walk a paved path along the Deschutes River that opens up to gorgeous boulder-studded river views • A scenic chairlift ride to the top of Mount Tumalo reveals spectacular views of surrounding peaks • Explore Smith Rock State Park, a high-desert wonderland of sheer cliffs, deep canyons, dramatic volcanic crags and vertical faces • Wander through vibrant downtown Bend, packed with art galleries and cafés • Cap off your day of hiking with a relaxing "beer-venture" at a classic Bend craft brewery.

Follow a trail to Paulina Lake, one of twin lakes located in the Newberry Volcano's caldera • Rustic elegance and world-class amenities abound at Sunriver, an outdoor-lover's paradise ideally situated at the foot of the Cascades • Hike a section of the Pacific Crest Trail to uncover alpine lakes hidden in the Cascades' dense conifer forest • Pause at Lower Rosary Lake—a perfect mirror for monolithic Pulpit Rock looming overhead.

Catch your first glimpse of pristine Crater Lake's intense sapphire color and from the famous Rim Trail • Gain a bird's-eye view of this spectacular landscape from Watchman Lookout • Venture deep into Oregon's natural landscape as we hike among stands of western hemlock and white-bark pines • Embark on an exhilarating walk along the rim of the crater • Hike to the top of Garfield Peak for one last expansive panorama of the lake • Or perhaps unwind at rustic and historic Crater Lake Lodge—the amazing views from the lodge's back deck are hard to resist.