Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway
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Hitting the Oregon Slopes on the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway

Are you looking to ski out West this winter? Visit Oregon's Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway in the Deschutes National Forest. With more than four ski resorts and the greatest concentration of glaciers in the West, you’ll find plenty of spots for both downhill and cross-country...
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Enjoying the Outdoors on the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway

The Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway is known for its stunning array of lakes and other bodies of water, but numerous other opportunities for exploration and fun abound along the byway. With the ragged cliffs of the Cascade Mountains or the black, volcanic rock of the Lava Lands,...
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Pacific Crest Trail

It's a unique vacation that begins in a Mexican desert at its hottest and ends smack-dab in the middle of a Canadian winter, but those who travel the Pacific Crest Trail take pride in their uniqueness. A thru-hiker on the Pacific Crest Trail learns a new reckoning for time,...
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Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway Overview

Cross paths with early explorers and trappers such as Kit Carson, John C. Fremont and Nathaniel J. Wyeth as you drive the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. The towering Cascade Mountains provide the backdrop for this scenic drive and offer fabulous hiking and challenging rock...
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1-Day Trip: Cascade Lakes Must See Tour
(Oregon)

As you drive along the Cascades Lakes Scenic Byway, note the beautiful lakes, eleven in all that gives the road its name. There are lush meadows and historic sites to visit, as well as some short hiking trails. [more]