oregonparks for kids

1. Crater Lake National Park Explore Steel Visitor Center, watch the film, and view Duwee Falls. Hike the Castle Crest Wildflower and Pinnacles Valley Trail, then view Crater Lake from the Sinnott Memorial Overlook.

Buddy Bison’s 2. Islands National Fact Bites! Wildlife Refuge Comb the beach for seashells, and at low tide peer inside the tidal pools! Look for tufted puf- • Oregon is known as the fins at Haystack Rock and join an interpretive “Beaver State” due to the program at Coquille Point. state’s rivers being a signifi- 6. cant source of beaver pelts for 3. State Park Go fishing or hiking. Enjoy a picnic and look for fur hats in the 19th century. golden eagles over the deep river canyons! Try Visit the military museum to learn about

www.parktrust.org ­ some easy with the experts. American history, then view wildlife from the • The beaver is the state animal bunker on Trestle Bay. Go fishing near Coffen- and is featured on the back of bury Lake or ride your bike to the Peter Iredale 7. shipwreck. End the day by the campfire. Farewell Bend State the state flag. Oregon’s state flag is the only one with a Recreation Area Check out the wagon wheel ruts from the Ore- two-sided design. 4. gon Trail, then go fishing or ride your bike. Join Check out the historic gardens then look in the an interpretive program! Stargaze at night while tide pools for animals. Whale watch and keep an you relax by the campfire. • Crater Lake National Park eye out for seals and sea lions. Stay overnight. features a giant , a crater that formed when Mount 8. John Day Fossil Beds Mazama collapsed thousands 5. National of years ago. This landmark is Forest National Monument Become a Junior Ranger! Visit the Thomas the country’s deepest lake! Hike Lookout Mountain Trail for a view of Mt. Condon Paleontology Center, then tour the his- Mount Hood, then tour the historic Timberline toric Cant Ranch. Hike the Flood of Fire Trail and Lodge. Go fishing or even snowshoeing in the bring some healthy snacks for a picnic! winter! Spend the night camping.

All photos courtesy of Hill Art Group.