Upon arriving at the park, our options are many, from a beautiful and flat wander along the canyon rim to a descent into the crooked river canyon, hiking along spectacular riparian habitat and scouting for otters and osprey! Both hikes will enliven the senses and spark wonder at the fantastic geology that shapes this incredible canyon.

This serene trail will take us through a forest of Ponderosa Pine among spectacular lava flows where vistas of Oregon’s backbone, the Cascade Range, stand tall in the distance. We’ll witness the seemingly placid Deschutes turn torrid as it careens over ancient lava rock falls while aspen groves sweep along the river’s edge.

Join us for a stunning sunset hike at Fort Rock followed by a night of immersive stargazing! Fort Rock is an absolutely incredible stargazing destination, lying just north of the newly designated Oregon Outback Dark Sky Sanctuary. As a whole, the Oregon Outback is the largest contiguous dark sky shed in the United States, boasting some of the best stargazing in the entire world.

Crater Lake National Park is a geologic marvel and home to one of the most stunning bodies of water in the world. From the top of Mt. Scott to the edge of the deepest, purest lake in the United States, the exploration at America's 6th National Park is endless!

Paulina Creek flows from the stunning Paulina Lake in the Newberry Caldera and its surrounding wetlands and meadows, providing habitat for a wide range of fish and wildlife! On our adventure, we will head upstream, watching the creek cascade over one volcanic outcropping after another, learning about the incredible National Volcanic Monument that serves as the starting point for this spectacular body of water.

We will begin our adventure along the crystal-clear waters of Tumalo Creek. During our hike, we’ll experience a magnificent ecosystem filled with burgeoning flora and fauna such as spring migratory birds. Our route will take us through a section of Tumalo canyon where we will immerse ourselves in some of Central Oregon’s finest geologic features.