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Whether you join the titanium-bicycled athletes or simply drive the 30 miles to Smith Rock, this extraordin­ary state park offers something for every age and every level of daring. Its winding river and dramatic, jagged rocks — all that remain from a dramatic volcanic collapse 30 million years ago — evoke the rugged landscapes of HBO’s “Westworld.” It’s a breathtaki­ng place, whether you’re a rock climber, a cyclist or a family of shutterbug­s.

The top trails, near the parking lots, are flat and easily accessible. The trails down to the bottom of the deep river canyon and then up to its stratosphe­ric heights are for more intrepid hikers. There are several thousand climbs in the park, including more than a thousand bolted routes. And up near the picnic tables, you’ll find a kids’ climbing wall, so even the youngest tots can clamber safely.

And when you’re done with all that outdoor wonder and need a spot to soak those aching muscles, Sisters has two hot spots for that: Hop in the Spa — read more about the nation’s first beer spa on our Drink page — and the Japanese-inspired Shibui Spa at the FivePines resort.

DETAILS » Smith Rock State Park is in Terrebonne. Day-use parking permit is $5 per car. oregonstat­eparks.org. Hop in the Spa is at 371 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters; www.hopinthesp­a. com. Find Shibui at 720 Buckaroo Trail, Sisters; www.shibuispa.com.

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