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Devils Lake - One of the Cascades Lakes Oregon: The calm, clear waters of the lake mirror the clouds and tall pine trees along the shoreline under a bright blue sky.

Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway: Where Mountains Meet Lakes

2025-06-17

If you love a true Oregon road trip with stunning views, the Cascade Lakes ScenicContinue Reading

Hosmer Lake - One of the Cascades Lakes Oregon: People enjoy paddleboarding and kayaking near the boat launch, surrounded by tall grasses and dense forest. A tree-covered hill is visible across the lake beneath a clear blue sky.

Hosmer Lake: Kayaker’s Playground in Cascades

2025-06-10

• Hosmer Lake is a peaceful kayaking spot amid marshes and pinesContinue Reading

Devils Lake Cascade Lakes Oregon

Devils Lake: One of the Most Shallow Cascade Lakes with Turquoise Waters

2025-06-07

• Devils Lake is the shallowest of the Cascade Lakes and is easily accessibleContinue Reading

Viento State Park Oregon - Picture Name: View of the Columbia River: A panoramic view of the Columbia River at Viento State Park, with a dry, grassy foreground leading to the water's edge. The river is dotted with people enjoying the water, and the backdrop consists of layered, rocky hills under a bright blue sky.

Viento State Park – World Class Windsurfing and Kiteboarding Spot

2025-04-03

• Viento State Park is one of the top windsurfing and kiteboarding destinations in theContinue Reading

Salt Creek Falls Oregon Hiking: A majestic waterfall, Salt Creek Falls, cascades down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush green vegetation and tall trees, creating a serene and picturesque scene in Oregon.

Salt Creek Falls – Third Tallest Waterfall in Oregon!

2025-03-04

• Salt Creek Falls is Oregon’s third tallest waterfall, with fantastic hiking and nature viewingContinue Reading

Three Bears Campground - Molalla River

Molalla River Recreation Corridor – Hiking, Swimming & More

2022-09-11

• Molalla River Recreation Corridor features numerous spots to stop by and enjoy nature •Continue Reading

Ivor Davies Wayside - Molalla River Swimming

Ivor Davies Wayside – Molalla River Swimming

2022-09-09

• A beautiful river oasis, Ivor Davies Wayside provides opportunities for summer water activitiesContinue Reading

Cedar Grove - Molalla River Swimming Hole

Cedar Grove Campground & Day Use Site – Molalla River

2022-08-25

• Cedar Grove Campground is nestled amid ancient western red cedar trees • The siteContinue Reading

Day Use Site 16 - Molalla River Swimming

Day Use Site 16 – Molalla River Swimming

2022-08-22

• Day-use Site 16 is a perfect roadside swimming hole at the Pine Creek BridgeContinue Reading

Cascadia Day-Use Area - Short Bridge

Cascadia Day-Use Area – South Santiam River

2022-06-23

• Cascadia Day-Use Area is a great destination at a historic covered bridge • ThisContinue Reading

Soda Creek Falls

Soda Creek Falls – Hiking in Cascadia State Park

2021-08-15

• Soda Creek Falls is one of the amazing attractions at Cascadia State Park •Continue Reading

Lost Lake Viewpoint Mt Hood

Lost Lake Adventures – Hiking, Fishing & Paddling at Mount Hood

2021-07-25

• Postcard photos of Mt. Hood from Lost Lake is known since the 1900s •Continue Reading

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Myrtle Creek Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "Myrtle Creek Rockhounding in Oregon – riverbank with parked car and tree-lined hillside" shows a tranquil bend of the river with a stony shore in the foreground, a white car parked near the water's edge, and lush, forested hills forming a green backdrop beneath a blue sky.

Myrtle Creek Rockhounding – South Umpqua River Gravel Bars

South Umpqua River Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "South Umpqua River Rockhounding in Oregon – gray rock outcrops along riverside trail" shows smooth, light and dark gray rock formations covered in patches of grass and wildflowers, with a person walking along a sandy trail beside the river in the background.

South Umpqua River Rockhounding – 30 Miles of Gravel Bars

Ash Flat Campground in Oregon: The picture "Ash Flat Campground in Oregon – rocky shore with gear and floating tubes" depicts a rocky riverbank lined with green bushes, where a blue sleeping bag and various personal items are scattered near the water's edge, along with black inflatable tubes ready for floating.

Ash Flat Campground – Year-Round Escape to the South Umpqua River

Boulder Creek Campground in Oregon: The picture "Boulder Creek Campground in Oregon – picnic table and fire ring in the forest" shows a wooden picnic table and benches sitting on bare earth surrounded by large mossy boulders, with a metal fire ring and wooden seats nearby, all set in a dense, green forest.

Boulder Creek Campground – Quiet Retreat along the South Umpqua River

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