The Cascade Lakes Welcome Station serves as an informative gateway to visitors of some of Central Oregon’s most popular scenic destinations. The new center, located at the nexus of numerous outdoor amenities, offers visitors a starting point for recreational opportunities in the Deschutes National Forest and Cascade Lakes Highway. The wood-framed building features a main public space, storage room, and administrative offices. The environmental impact of the facility was reduced by preserving trees between the highway and building and incorporating locally native grasses, perennials, shrubs, and trees.