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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Unearthing a queen s lost tale
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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
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Autumn comes to Old Town
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Modica, Sicily, Italy
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Bukhansan National Park, South Korea
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Black grouse males, Estonia
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International Whale Shark Day
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Mute swans
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A midsummer twilight s dream
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Humpback whales in Maui, Hawaii
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Brocken spectre in Central Balkan National Park, Bulgaria
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Buddha in the roots of a tree, Ayutthaya, Thailand
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Welcome to the pack
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Anniversary of Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah
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Adorable activism
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Honoring our veterans
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Ancient theater of Epidaurus, Greece
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Barn swallows of different subspecies resting together
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National Park Service anniversary
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47 years of Badlands National Park
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Paper lanterns on the longest night
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Boxing Day
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