Slideshow Slide Show: Weekend Getaways May 19, 2009 Take a tour of Oregon’s fall bounty by visiting the pear and apple orchards around Hood River.Photography by Dennis Frates Autumn adds splendid colors to the pear orchards in the Hood River Valley.Photography by Jeff Snyder Oregon’s only national park, Crater Lake is a classic road-trip destination.Photography by Larry Geddis Running the trails of Point Defiance.Photography by Jen Chushcoff The North Umpqua River, where the steelhead are plentiful (and notoriously hard to catch).Photography by Tom Dempsey Looking to embrace an island vibe? Head to Coupeville’s waterfront.Photography by Whidbey Panoramas Deception Pass BridgePhotography by MB Muskett The entrance to the tasting room at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville.Photography by Scott Oblander of John Day Fossil Beds Volcanic landscapes, dinosaur fossils, and a 1920 hotel: Welcome to Oregon’s Old West. DRIVE TIME: 3 HOURS Find it o... Filed under Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share via Email Share on Reddit Show Comments