Sara’s Guide to High Desert Adventure

Sara
Sara’s Guide to High Desert Adventure

Sightseeing

Smith Rock is well known as the birthplace of modern sport climbing. It can get very crowded in the summer. I recommend showing up early on a weekday morning to beat the crowds. And bring water, there are no entirely flat trails at Smith.
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Smith Rock Devlet Parkı
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Smith Rock is well known as the birthplace of modern sport climbing. It can get very crowded in the summer. I recommend showing up early on a weekday morning to beat the crowds. And bring water, there are no entirely flat trails at Smith.
The alpacas are adorable. In the spring, you can see awkward babies running around and rolling in the grass. But beware, some of them spit just like llamas. From personal experience, I recommend backing up a few steps once the food in your hand runs out.
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Crescent Moon Ranch
7566 US-97
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The alpacas are adorable. In the spring, you can see awkward babies running around and rolling in the grass. But beware, some of them spit just like llamas. From personal experience, I recommend backing up a few steps once the food in your hand runs out.
Check for wildlife tracks along the waters' edge. There have been numerous otter sightings in the area.
Whychus Canyon Preserve
69899 Goodrich Rd
Check for wildlife tracks along the waters' edge. There have been numerous otter sightings in the area.
This is a nice spot for some easy walks and great bird watching.
Crooked River Wetlands Complex
This is a nice spot for some easy walks and great bird watching.
It's a few hours from Terrebonne, but well worth the drive. The colors pop on overcast days, which works out well, because there are incredibly few trees. Stay on trails and boardwalks, those beautiful soils are incredibly fragile.
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Painted Hills
37375 Bear Creek Road
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It's a few hours from Terrebonne, but well worth the drive. The colors pop on overcast days, which works out well, because there are incredibly few trees. Stay on trails and boardwalks, those beautiful soils are incredibly fragile.

Food scene

This British pub is owned by a real Brit and has the food to prove it. Try the shepard's pie.
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The Pig And Pound
423 SW 8th St
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This British pub is owned by a real Brit and has the food to prove it. Try the shepard's pie.
Everything is great. Don't turn down the free coffee cake.
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Mo's Egg House
950 SW Veterans Way
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Everything is great. Don't turn down the free coffee cake.
Stop here for a great cocktail after a tough day of climbing or hiking at Smith.
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Terrebonne Depot
400 NW Smith Rock Way
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Stop here for a great cocktail after a tough day of climbing or hiking at Smith.