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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Whale hello there!
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Tombeau du Géant in Bouillon, Belgium
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World-class art comes to Arkansas
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Atop the roof of Africa
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And the skies filled with bats…
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Guiding ships to safety
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Cape Town at dusk
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Lei Day
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Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
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Summer solstice
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Red Planet Day
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Great horned owl
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A reflection of Europe s past
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A seabird gets schooled
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Folegandros Island, Cyclades, Greece
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American bison, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
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Endangered Species Day
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Lavender fields on the Valensole Plateau in Provence, France
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Great on so many levels
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Schönbrunn Palace Park, Vienna, Austria
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Dallas Latino Cultural Center for Hispanic Heritage
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Moon Day
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Holi festival
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National Park Week continues
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A long, erratic commute
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Meandering through Patagonia
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Craters of the Moon centennial
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Darwin Day
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