1. Cove Palisades / Lake Billy Chinook

An easy drive leads visitors through farm land, grass lands and across the High Desert. Incredible views of the Cascades, Lake Billy Chinook and Cove Palisades. From Madras, turn west on "D" Street. This road turns into the Culver Highway; follow signs at Belmont Lane intersection.

2. Ochoco National Forest

These forest routes lead through towering ponderosa pines, peaceful valleys and to stunning geologic formations. Take highway 26 east from Prineville.

3. Lower Crooked River Scenic Byway

The only highway in the country that is still a dirt road. The trip leads across the stunning High Desert and into the breathtaking Crooked River Canyon. From Bend, take Highway 20 east toward Millican. Ten miles east of Millican look for a junction on the north (left) side of the road. This is your junction for Highway 27.

4. McKenzie Pass

This narrow, twisting summer-only route offers amazing scenery including lava flows and vast forests. Take highway 242 west from Sisters.

5. Santiam Pass

This busy road connecting Central and Western Oregon offers breathtaking views of the forests, mountains and rivers. In summer, route makes a loop when joined with the McKenzie Pass. From Sisters, take the Santiam Pass junction of highways 20/126.

6. Cascade Lakes Highway

Starting in Bend, this summer-only drive offers stunning views of South Sister, Broken Top and Mount Bachelor. Alpine lakes, lodges and trailheads line the way. From Bend, take Century Drive past Mount Bachelor Ski Resort.

7. Paulina Lake

Visitors enjoy a peaceful drive through the forest on their way to the caldera lakes of Newberry Crater. View waterfalls, a giant obsidian flow and spectacular views. Drive about 22 miles south of Bend on Highway 97 and make a left onto Forest Road 21.