I've been to where lava flows were before but never have I walked/climbed through where lava tubes…read moreactually are before. This was definitely an experience if you haven't done it! $15.00-25.00 to bring your horse, bicycle, motorcycle cycle, car or RV into the park. Doesn't matter how warm outside as the caves are cool to freezing with ice depending on which cave and how far down it goes. Headlamps/flashlights are needed but headlamps easiest so you can use both your hands. The fantastic Park Rangers will not only give you expert advice on what caves are best suited for you but the history about this amazing park. Skull Cave before you get to the visitors center was my first cave. After descending the short rock staircase then a rock floor then to a metal landing and down the metal staircase lower and lower into the cold dark earth. At the bottom is a Skull, bones and ice. The hand rails were freezing. Wish I would have brought my gloves. The visitors center can help with what caves are where and offer helmets, flashlights and other needs via borrow, rent or buy. Closed shoes, knee pads, etc for tight caves recommended. The others I tried weren't near that cold but still really incredible in different ways. To see all the melting of rock and burn scars through these tubes is spectacular. Our earth is alive and so amazing. There are some bathrooms at some of the sites but not all so take advantage. Also, make sure to wear clothing you've never worn in other caves. Transfer of biologicals is real and could very negatively effect the bats in here. An awe experience and I highly recommend it. Some spaces also might be a bit small in case you're claustrophobic. Many are not tight but pitch black. Better than any Halloween haunted house with the creep jumping out at you. A park experience not to miss!

One of the most underrated national parks in the country. You owe it to yourself to visit Lava…read more Beds National Monument at least once in your life! There are many lava tubes that are for all difficulties and they are all mostly along the road loop around the park or a short trail walk away. Some are easy to walk through upright all the way to those you have to crawl through requiring gear. Certain tubes can be closed seasonally to protect the bats that both migrate and hibernate there, so be sure to check with the park before you go if there is a specific one you would like to visit. The campgrounds are first come first serve except for the large group sites that can be reserved online, and the restrooms are decently kept with water refill stations outside. Overall a great experience, would highly recommend!

Meh..The place is heavily graffitied and smells like urine. I got a very disturbing and somewhat…read moreevil vibe from the place. Your GPS may take you off an unpaved dirt road - glad we had a 4 wheel drive truck, about .4 miles to where you will see a sign for 'Plutos' Cave' and another dirt rood offshoot behind the sign with a lowered gate behind it. DON'T GO THAT WAY. Look around the little parking area for a path with rocks painted white on either side. THAT path will take you to the cave. Some smart person also painted several rocks white on the path to the cave. Look for those as there are several path offshoots.

I would not consider putting Pluto's cave on your bucket list, but if you are in the area it is a…read morecool place to check out. It is not really a place you want to take the kids, more like a place for people with no children that want to experience a spooky experience. The caves are definitely filled with human negative energy. We did not stay long, we just checked them out from a distance, but did not go actually in to the deeper section. This is more like for a group of 3 or more.

A small walk uphill directly off the 1-5 exit 6/mt Ashland exit. Private property sign. Lots of…read morehuman feces and litter but cool once you get up there and walk around.

This is one of those little places every local should experience- and if you're just passing…read morethrough it's right off the I-5- it's a little walk that would be good for stretching your legs- letting your dog out etc- and it's really interesting to see the train tunnel through the mountain up close- I love all the old buildings they are covered with graffiti but that somehow makes them look even more awesome against the forest backdrop- they are really amazing to check out- great short hiking trail with an interesting ending and lots of historical significance- just beautiful- a must see and a great experience *sidenote- rumored to be haunted because as the site of the last "great" train robbery in the west- 4 were killed- it was also rumored that the dynamite the robbers used to open the safe also burnt up the cash so started their curse

August 31, 2025 - Prospect, Oregon…read more This is a "must-see" stop when in the Crater Lake Area. There is an easy pathway that offers stunning views of the Rogue River and four overlook points for capturing great photos. Find the Rogue Gorge Day-Use Area and parking lot on the west side of OR 62, just north of Union Creek Resort. It is a quick, easy stop, well worth your time.

I really hate reviewing this low for a place that had some amazing views of starting point of the…read moreRogue in the Gorge. First, this was kind of an add on stop after grabbing a bite to eat just around the corner. First thing we did was explore the path. I should add that the path is relatively flat and easy to navigate for anyone that has a hard time with hikes. This is a paved path and is pretty flat from one end to the other. There are a few spots you can go down steps for a closer vantage point, but the most steps you will encounter is about 10 at any one point. Great shots of the Rogue can be captured all along the pathway as you walk to the upper point of the viewing area. Just guessing, but round trip I'd say that the total walk distance is approx. 1/2 mile. Now to go into details as to why only three stars. I can't go without saying, the bathrooms here are absolutely disgusting. My gf turned and walked away after the initial door opening/smell that escaped when the door was opened. For this reason alone I had to deduct 1 - 2 stars. If you are just here for the views and don't use the restroom facilities then I'd highly recommend. Really cool all in all minus the bathroom experience.

Crossing the Oregon-California border was one of those simple moments that made our road trip even…read moremore memorable. The last town you pass through is Ashland, then you climb up to the summit, and as you start coming back down boom there's the Oregon/California border sign. There's a nice, spacious parking area where it's easy to pull over. We popped the trunk on the car, toasted a couple of bagels with cream cheese, brewed a fresh pot of coffee, and shot a fun little video together. It turned into one of those unexpected moments that ended up being a highlight of the trip. If you're traveling up or down the West Coast, I definitely recommend stopping here. It's a great place to stretch your legs, grab a photo with the state sign, and make a memory. Five stars!

Driving south from Oregon into California on I-5, I think I heard my wallet cry as I crossed the…read moreborder. Yes, fuel is more expensive in the Golden State than it is in the Beaver State. So fill up if you can before you cross over. There is not a good place to stop here. It looked too dangerous to me. There is an Agricultural Checkpoint in Hornbrook. They might or might not be checking passenger vehicles. My Sprinter van was waved through without being stopped. [Review 20951 overall - 484 in California - 1936 of 2023.]

I was having lunch with my parents today at our usual pizza spot, shout out Stark Street Pizza, and…read morewe were talking about all the times we would drive to Tahoe years ago. This prompted me to ask my parents if they remembered ever seeing the Truck Village. They said they had not. We all found that interesting. As I stated in my previous review, I used to drive I-5 from Portland, OR to San Francisco, CA somewhat frequently. On my way home to Portland I would pull off Exit 743 North, just south of Weed, CA, and have a bite of my packed lunch and admire the vividly painted water trucks that are neatly parked in a perfect display for passers by. The view heading south on I-5 isn't as good. I did some internet sleuthing on this matter. It seems that the provenance of these trucks and where the name "Rainbow Drive" the road you follow to the gate is beyond my ability to attain. The earliest mention of it is on an online travel message board back in 2006. I was making the drive in 2010-2011. The most recent post was 2023. This iconic roadside attraction is mysterious indeed. 2024 - Review # 23

Just love these colorful trucks all lined up! Look forward to this welcome to CA several times a…read moreyear as we go to/from WA state. Thanks for the eye candy! Ps. I have never bought a water truck but if I did I would think if this place first

This is a great place for a photo op of Mt. Shasta, may it be you are coming or going. There is…read moregreat information about the history of the Mountain as well as benches if you just want to stop and take a minute to enjoy the beauty. I have stopped here on countless occasions when traveling between Oregon & California

A little pit stop off southbound highway 97. Totally worth the stop. I can only imagine how much…read moremore grand and beautiful it would have been if the top was not covered. Definitely want to come back and explore it in the Spring or Summer.

The Peyton Bridge aka Rogue River Bridge is located in Crater Lake National Park in Prospect,…read moreOregon, USA. The bridge is 1,683 foot long and 44 feet wide used to cross over the skinny portion of the Lost Creek Lake. The two towns in between are Mcleod and Prospect in Hwy 62 aka Crater Lake Hwy. Stewart State Park (west) and the Peyton Bridge Trailhead (east) are also notable marks. Cell phone doesnt work here so carry a real map as this forest/park is super lake with unpredictable weather. A few miles northeast is crater lake and the road leading up to this massive crater was closed. That means i traveled over 1k miles to be 10 miles from my destination (frustrating!!!). Per internet research the bridge was built in 1975. Since i didn't use CNN i;m sure it wasn't fake news/data. For you workout freaks, the Union Creek Resort can be a suitable forward operating base to engage in endless outdoor activities and challenges. Hiking, biking, rowing. etc etc etc. Safe travels. IG: cigarcpa for more travel related (or cigar) photos.

Why the hell anyone is rating my bridge is beyond me, yeah, that's MY bridge. Prospectors retain…read morethe right to blow Peyton bridge up if you valley people can't control yourselves...and stop parking on it to get a picture...what else...don't f&$@ing litter.

Mount Shasta is an incredibly beautiful mountain and volcano. If your driving between Seattle and…read moreLos Angeles you can't miss it from the highway. There are probably a couple different cities that you can enjoy Mount Shasta from but my favorite city is Weed. They have hotels and gift shops and is a cute little town with everything you need. There are two exits for Weed off the highway. One exit is the 'old town' part that is more cute and the other exit is the newer part. I think staying a night here is a perfect thing to do as the scenery is so pleasant. It really is a destination. So often to see natural beauty like this you have to sacrifice comforts of city living. Not with Mount Shasta - its a town that has it all and is just steps away from a little nature walk with an incredible backdrop. It is a real sight to see when you have this regular old Shell Gas station or even Grocery Outlet where the backdrop is the volcano. I don't think you can ever get tired of the harmony here of man made combined with nature.

Incredible volcano and mountain…read more Really recommend spending some time around the nature in this area, even if you won't be committing a summit climb. I went up this past weekend with the attempt to summit Shasta and had a really nice time. The town of Mt. Shasta has a few restaurants and some decent accomodations for sleeping (slept in Loge with our group which was great)... As for the hike, we went up and started at Bunny Flats and camped at Helen Lake for the night and then going for the summit via the Avalanche Gulch route. It was a beautiful and trying hike...definitely be familiar with the risks and have the proper skills to manage them if attempting. All in all; Mount Shasta is majestic and magical. Spend some time here!

This is an adorable bridge right in eagle point it adds so much character to the town. It has a…read moreparking lot right next to it you can't miss it ! There is a river and lots of trees around it I saw people sitting on picnic tables and just taking casual strolls . Very cute espically if you love covered bridges