Look up the best family-friendly hikes in Oregon and you're sure to see this one on the list. Drop into this flat, forgiving hike along the wild and scenic Salmon River as it meanders through towering old-growth evergreens and stands of deciduous trees that light up in the fall.

You wouldn't think that some of the best family hiking sits right off of Highway 26, but you'll become a believer once you step foot in the Wildwood Recreation Site. Accessible trails allow everyone to explore native flora and fauna, and a few underwater secrets that always excite our kids.