More adventurous Willamette Vally experiences:

• Hop on horseback for a ride through the famous Red Hills of Dundee and taste why Oregon wine is considered among the best in the world with Wine Country Farms Bed & Breakfast’s Equestrian Wine Tours. On this two-hour guided tour you’ll stop by several wineries to learn about the history of the region, sip some of their best varietals, and maybe even meet a winemaker.

Feel the Surge - Marion & Polk Counties (Salem Area)

• Venture behind the curtain of a waterfall in Silver Falls State Park. Located in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, the park’s trails tangle through temperate rain forest. The Canyon Trail leads hikers to ten awe-inspiring waterfalls, including the sky-scraping Grand South Falls and petite Drake Falls. Four of the falls are shaped like amphitheaters, allowing adventurous trekkers to explore the caves that lie behind the powerful water. 

Head for the Clouds - Linn County (Albany Area)

• Visit Albany during the last weekend in August for the Northwest Art & Air Festival  held at Timber Linn Park. Climb aboard a hot air balloon for an early morning ride over the beautiful Willamette Valley. Balloons lift off at daybreak from the south end of the park and return by lunchtime for live entertainment, art booths and kids’ art activities.

Run Some Rapids - Lane County (Eugene Area)

• Hike, bike, fish and kayak in the outdoor mecca of the McKenzie River Valley. Skim over the glacier-fed white waters of the McKenzie River, with the help of a guide from McKenzie River Rafting, where you’ll be surrounded by dense fir forests that break into meadows perfect for wildlife viewing. Want to stay on dry land? Grab a backpack and bring your camera to capture the beauty of plentiful waterfalls and streams as you hike along old-growth forest trails.

Trek to the Top - Benton County (Corvallis Area)

• Take in views of the majestic Pacific Ocean, while standing in the shadows of the Cascade Mountains all from your vantage point atop Marys Peak. Located just outside of Philomath, the highest point in the Oregon Coast Range is a great destination for hikers and bikers alike. If you’re looking for a little more action, cruise over to McDonald Forest in Corvallis for some of the region’s best mountain biking. The easy-to-access area has trails for every skill level and allows visitors to roam free in the protected forest.
  

Attractions:

Wine Country Farm Bed & Breakfast Equestrian Wine Tours by Grand Oaks Farm
The basic wine tasting adventure starts at $50 per person.  All trips start at Wine Country Farm Bed & Breakfast.  Custom tours, picnic lunches and special requests available.
6855 NE Breyman Orchards Rd, Dayton, OR
503.864.3446 
www.winecountryfarm.com

Silver Falls State Park
26 miles east of Salem
www.oregonstateparks.org

Northwest Art & Air Festival
Balloon rides can be purchased for $150 each and last approximately one hour.
333 Broadalbin St SW, Albany, OR
541.917.7777 
www.nwartandair.org

McKenzie River Rafting
541.726.5039
www.mckenzierafting.com

Marys Peak
541.737.4452
www.cof.orst.edu

McDonald Forest
541.750.7000
www.fs.fed.us

Lodging:

Wine Country Farms Bed & Breakfast
6855 NE Breyman Orchards Rd, Dayton, OR
503.864.3446 
www.winecountryfarm.com

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