Somewhat surprising—considering the wide-sweeping natural beauty the state possesses—Crater Lake is Oregon’s only national park. Oregon is known for many things—chief among them the slopes of Mount Hood, the quirkiness of Portland, the rocky Pacific Coast, the winds and brews along Hood River, and the ridiculously rad town of Bend. It is also known for the Goonies, and for being the final destination for Lewis and Clark, and the ending of the Oregon Trail. Yet, the most unique and historical region of the Beaver State is tucked away, down in the southern Oregon Cascades, far below the majestic peaks of The Sisters, Mount Jefferson, and the iconic Mount Hood.