Smith Rock State Park, Oregon
© Manuela Durson/Getty Image
A rock in a wild place
Here in the high desert of Central Oregon, Smith Rock beckons rock climbers from around the world with its cliffs of tuff and basalt. Considered by many to be the birthplace of American sport climbing, it's home to nearly 2,000 climbing routes of all levels of difficulty. For those happier with their feet firmly planted on the ground, Smith Rock State Park offers the usual range of outdoor activities, including biking, hiking, and watching for wildlife like prairie falcons, golden eagles, and mule deer.
Related Images
Zion National Park, Utah
Hot air balloons over Göreme Historical National Park in Cappadocia, Türkiye
Kachina Bridge, Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah
Wat Tang Sai Temple in Ban Krut, Thailand
Gaztelugatxe at sunset, Basque Country, Spain
Rainbow over Wasson Peak, Saguaro National Park, Arizona
Sandstone formations in the badlands near Caineville, Utah
Superbloom in Carrizo Plain National Monument, California
Today on Bing
Allen's hummingbird, Santa Cruz, California
Sep 02, 2023
Seitan Limania Beach in Crete, Greece
Sep 02, 2022
Porto Flavia, Sardinia, Italy
Sep 02, 2021
A Diego Rivera painting to celebrate Labor Day
Sep 02, 2019