Willamette National Forest, Oregon

The Willamette National Forest runs 110 miles along the Cascade Range in western Oregon. The landscape includes a stunning variety of towering mountains with volcanic peaks, densely forested slopes, and narrow ravines. Winding through the Forest are not one, but two Congress-designated “Wild and Scenic Rivers.” Willamette is also known for its cascading waterfalls and has more than 375 lakes. The forest is home to big game like black bear, Roosevelt elk, and cougar. And be on the lookout out for northern bald eagle and wolverine! Both species are rare, but can be spotted in the National Forest.