Smith Rock State Park is gearing up for a wider pedestrian bridge this summer, and visitors should be prepared for up to six weeks without bridge access.

A busy day at the park is coming Saturday, June 1, when Smith Rock celebrates Oregon's annual State Parks Day with the grand opening of its welcome center and completion of a hiking trail that ...

Although Oregon's Smith Rock State Park is mostly known as a mecca for rock climbers, the trail running and hiking opportunities within the park should not be ignored.

The trail up Misery Ridge in Smith Rock State Park. A big dose of Western scenery awaits travelers who pull off busy U.S. 97 at Terrebonne in central Oregon and head east to Smith Rock State Park ...

Visitors to Smith Rock can once again access popular hiking trails and climbing areas via a new, wider footbridge across the Crooked River near Bend.

Smith Rock State Park is ranked #8 out of 15 things to do in Bend. See pictures and our review of Smith Rock State Park.

Smith Rock State Park in central Oregon is an increasingly popular destination. In the past five years, visitation increased from 450,000 to about 700,000 day use visitors.

And yet, Smith Rock holds its own against the neighboring landscape. Once inside, the park envelopes its hikers in volcanic rock formations and a sloping trail that provides a moderate hike.

With epic trails, towering rock faces for climbing, and awe-inspiring views highlighting this adventurous playground, it’s not hard to see why Smith ...

And hikers will not be able to set out on one of Smith Rock’s most beautiful trails: the switchbacking Misery Ridge Loop, which offers stunning views of the Crooked River, rock formations and ...

TERREBONE, Ore. — A visit to Smith Rock State Park is a rite of spring. The volcanic crags and classic Western scenery make the park one of the most scenic in the Oregon park system (though ...

Thinking of going hiking at Smith Rock soon? Make sure to plan ahead because certain areas will be closing on Aug. 14 due to construction.