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Shasta MountInn: At the foot of Mount Shasta, the inn boasts cozy rooms, scrumptious breakfasts, a sauna and a Jacuzzi. Rates from $150 to $175. (1-530-926-1810; shastamountinn.com).

Crater Lake National Park: Oregon's only national park offers dozens of trails for every hiking level, winding around the stunning volcanic lake. The 33-mile Rim Drive encircles Crater Lake National Park. $15 per car, $10 for cyclists and pedestrians, all passes valid for seven days. Open year-round, 24 hours a day. (1-541-594-3000; nps.gov/crla).