史密斯洛克州立公园，俄勒冈 Smith Rock State Park, Oregon (© Manuela Durson/Getty Images)

史密斯洛克州立公园，俄勒冈 Smith Rock State Park, Oregon (© Manuela Durson/Getty Images)

A rock in a wild place

Here in the high desert of Central Oregon, Smith Rock beckons rock climbers from around the world with its cliffs of tuff and basalt. Considered by many to be the birthplace of American sport climbing, it's home to nearly 2,000 climbing routes of all levels of difficulty. For those happier with their feet firmly planted on the ground, Smith Rock State Park offers the usual range of outdoor activities, including biking, hiking, and watching for wildlife including prairie falcons, golden eagles, and mule deer.