WALKING & HIKING
DOLCE TEMPO
DAYS 1–2 Arrive in friendly Bend, Oregon’s adventure capital • Walk along the Deschutes River surrounded by ponderosa pines and western juniper trees as you keep an eye out for birds and wildlife • Follow a scenic boardwalk stretching across a boulder field near the river’s edge • 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. » The Oxford Hotel - Premiere DAYS 3–4 Follow a trail along a glistening obsidian flow to Paulina Lake • Rustic elegance and world-class amenities abound at Sunriver Resort, ideally situated at the foot of the Cascades • Hike a section of the Pacific Crest Trail to hidden alpine lakes in the Cascades’ dense conifer forest • Contemplate the mirror image of monolithic Pulpit Rock on the surface of Lower Rosary Lake. » Sunriver Resort - Premiere DAYS 5–6 Catch your first glimpse of pristine Crater Lake’s intense sapphire color and amazing clarity • Hike among stands of western hemlock and white-bark pines • Follow a switchback trail to the edge of Crater Lake and jump on in! • Hike to the top of Garfield Peak for one last expansive view 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. » Crater Lake Lodge - Casual Hike trails in old-growth forests. Stay at Crater Lake Lodge, set right on the rim. Yes, Crater Lake really is that blue—and containing your excitement is no small task! National Park Adventure in the Pacific Northwest OREGON’S CRATER LAKE & CASCADES g
Smith Rock State Park
OREGON
Bend
Sunriver
Cascade Mountains
Tumalo Mountain
Rosary Lakes
Paulina Lake
Deschutes River
Cascade Mountains
PORTLAND
CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK
Mt. Scott
Garfield Peak
Crater Lake
6 Days Activity Levels 2-4 Premiere Hotels $4,299 to $4,699 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Women’s Adventures • Your Private Group o \ Search CKEW on backroads.com
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