Although Oregon's Smith Rock State Park is mostly known as a mecca for rock climbers, the trail running and hiking opportunities within the park should not be ignored.

Smith Rock State Park, seven great hikes in one of 7 Wonders of Oregon (with neighbors); photos. Updated: ... from Burma Road down Park Ridge to the River Trail.

A busy day at the park is coming Saturday, June 1, when Smith Rock celebrates Oregon's annual State Parks Day with the grand opening of its welcome center and completion of a hiking trail that ...

Bend stroke survivor Geoff Babb, inventor of the all-terrain wheelchair called the AdvenChair, recently was the first person to reach the summit of Smith Rock's Burma Road Trail by wheelchair.He ...

Visiting Smith Rock with kids or without is an ideal Central Oregon experience. Hiking, wildlife, rock climbing and the beautiful landscape make Smith Rock State Park one of the wonders of Oregon.

Get in the car and explore Oregon's stunning "Seven Wonders" with this circular road trip around the state with stops on the coast, in the mountains, and more.

On April 10, OPRD will host two informational meetings about its plans at Smith Rock: at 3 p.m. virtually, and at 6 p.m. in Bend, at the Bend Park and Recreation District Office, 799 SW Columbia St.

In the quiet of the dawn, my sisters and I sat on what felt like the top of the world. We were in Central Oregon, perched at the summit of the volcanic spires of Smith Rock that shoot up, almost ...

Smith Rock climber injured in 90-foot fall, ... Joye noted that SAR units accessed the “Burma Road” side of the canyon from private ... NPG of Oregon, Inc. Bend, OR USA . Skip to ...

Crooked River canyon just south of Lake Billy Chinook.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland) [Disclaimer: I apologize for taking the day off my usual photographing duties. For the first four days carried ...

NEAR REDMOND, Ore. - Central Oregon's famous outdoor rock climbing playground and state park offers challenges for climbers of all abilities - from beginner to expert. "Smith Rock is great because ...

From 2011 to 2016, visitation at Smith Rock State Park increased from 450,000 to about 700,000 day use visitors annually. Amanda Peacher / OPB ...