Here in the high desert of Central Oregon, Smith Rock beckons rock climbers from around the world with its cliffs of tuff and basalt. Considered by many to be the birthplace of American sport climbing, it"s home to nearly 2,000 climbing routes of all levels of difficulty. For those happier with their feet firmly planted on the ground, Smith Rock State Park offers the usual range of outdoor activities, including biking, hiking, and watching for wildlife like prairie falcons, golden eagles, and mule deer.
A rock in a wild place
Today in History
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May the Fourth be with you…
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Dark Sky Week
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Dancing in The Nutcracker
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Composite image of a lunar eclipse
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Happy Boxing Day!
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Summer huts in winter
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The party’s just starting
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Groundhog Day arrives—beyond a shadow of a doubt
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National Go Birding Day
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Halfway Day
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From the mind of Frank Gehry
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Denali National Park
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Four Sisters, thousands of trees
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World Whale Day
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Paris is photo-ready this week
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Guild houses of Grand-Place, Brussels, Belgium
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Zion National Park Turns 100
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200th anniversary of Brazilian independence
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The perfect canvas for an ancient text
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
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Ancient groves in Australia
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A magnificent monolith
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Preveli Gorge
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New York City Marathon
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The mighty, mighty mushroom
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In search of a ‘great’ pumpkin
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International Jazz Day
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A gentle wind fills this sail
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Spotted Lake emerges
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A storied trail marks a century