Colby & Austin
Things To Do
Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor
Just minutes south of the venue you will find Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor. Craggy bluffs, secluded beaches, and offshore rock formations dot the 12 ocean-hugging miles of Samuel H Boardman State Scenic Corridor. As you drive along 101, you'll find one turnoff after another, each with access to picnic areas, viewpoints and trailheads that connect an 18-mile segment of the Oregon Coast Trail. Check out some of these AllTrails links if you'd like to do some hiking: Secret Beach Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/secret-beach-trail Natural Bridges Viewpoint Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/natural-bridges-viewpoint-trail
Redwood National and State Parks
If you drive about an hour south down Highway 101, you will find yourself at the start of the magnificent Redwood National Park. You truly do not want to miss seeing the world’s tallest trees at this World Heritage Site, which protects nearly half of the world’s old growth redwoods. This park is huge and can be explored by car or trail, see below for some of our favorite routes: Lady Bird Johnson Hiking Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lady-bird-grove-trail Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway (drive): https://www.nps.gov/places/nbd.htm
Crater Lake National Park
Granted, it is a bit of a trek, but many natural wonders are! We visited Crater Lake for the first time last year after a visit to the venue. It is truly the bluest water you will ever see. At an average depth of 102ft, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and one of the top ten deepest in the world. See below for our trail recommendations: Garfield Peak Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/garfield-peak-trail Cleetwood Cove Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/cleetwood-cove-trail