White River Falls State Park is open from dawn to dusk daily, year-round (the main parking lot and restrooms close for the winter); found on Oregon 216, four miles east of U.S. 197; 541-739-2322.

Tumbling from the basalt cliffs concealed in Oregon's wild center, the White River falls plunge into a rushing valley river. Found within the eponymous state park, the cascades can be accessed on ...