Smith Rock State Park

State park · Deschutes County

"Grabbing a latte from Lone Pine Coffee Roasters, I couldn’t help but notice an Ocean Roll in their pastry case, and I thought I should probably get it so as to be well-fueled for my morning hike at Smith Rock State Park, a spectacular outcropping of volcanic rock 40 minutes out of town." - Travel + Leisure Editors

This U.S. Winter Destination Flies Surprisingly Under the Radar — With Great Breweries and One of the Best Ski Mountains in the West

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