With epic trails, towering rock faces for climbing, and awe-inspiring views highlighting this adventurous playground, it’s not hard to see why Smith Rock State Park is a favorite thing to do ...

First question Alan: for me Smith Rock is always intrinsically linked to Alan Watts. How true would you say this is? I’ve never thought about it like that. In a general context, it really isn’t true ...

French climbers have had a long love relationship with Smith Rock, one of America's finest sport climbing crags, ever since 1986 when the superstars Jean Marc Troussier and Jean Baptiste Tribout paid ...

Smith Rock, one of the 7 wonders of Oregon ... which is the Rockhard climbing store at the park entrance, though hours vary in the off-season. Best selfie spot: On top of Monkey Face, of course.

For that reason, the park notes that between Jan. 1-Aug. 15, some climbing areas are closed off and visitors aren't allowed to fly drones. How to visit: Smith Rock State Park is located near ...