Posts Tagged ‘Geology’
Stein’s Pillar, Prineville
Hikers, climbers, photographers, and fans of geological oddities share a common affection for this destination. Tucked into the southwest edge of the Ochoco National Forest, the hike out to Stein’s Pillar is a fairly easy out-and-back route, about four miles round-trip. It’s a perfect early-season trail to ease back into warm-weather activities, break in a [...]
Boardman Corridor (Gold Beach)
Sometimes an adventurist needs a break from thrill-seeking and seeks a lower-pulsed form of entertainment. The drive from Gold Beach to Brookings on U.S. 101 on the south coast offers just that. In addition to the views seen from the highway, the Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor allows for stopping points. There’s six or [...]
Spooky Trekking in Boyd Cave (Bend)
Join the bats in Boyd Cave for an underground hike just a short distance south of Bend. From Hwy 97, go east on China Hat Road, also known on some maps as Arnold Ice Cave Rd. Boyd Cave lies just off of China Hat Road, just before the pavement of China Hat Road ends. Turn [...]

