Nature lovers have to visit Oregon’s Willamette National Forest. It spans over an amazing 1,600,000 acres of dense forest, mountain streams, and glorious lakes. 380,000 acres are designated wilderness where you can really let yourself go and feel at one with nature. If you fancy traveling to this invigorating national forest, here are some of the activities you can expect.
Camping
Willamette National Forest has over 70 developed campsites. Each site has its own unique combination of activities and the surrounding landscape. If you are looking for a wilder experience, you can also camp out in the forest itself.
Hiking
There are almost 1,700 miles of hiking trails meandering through the park, perfect for backpackers and day trips. These vary widely in difficulty. Some traverse dense wilderness while others can be enjoyed by anyone.
Nature Watching
The national park is the ideal place to see a great variety of stunning natural beauty, plants, birds and animals.
Scenic Driving
You can drive past the glorious array of waterfalls, cascades, lakes, rivers, mountains, and woodland. You can also stop to take a break and do some fishing, swimming, or hiking.
Water Activities
You can undertake boating, swimming and water-skiing on the park’s many lakes.