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Cascade Mountains (Page 3)

South Twin Lake - Cascade Lakes Highway

South Twin Lake – Swimming & Fishing | Cascade Lakes Highway

2020-08-14

• South Twin Lake is a shallow crater lake known as a maar lake •Continue Reading

Steelhead Falls - Deschutes River

Best Swimming Holes near Bend – Central Oregon

2020-07-26

The Central Oregon region is a transition from the high desert on the east toContinue Reading

Wickiup Reservoir, Bend - Oregon

Wickiup Reservoir | Cascade Lakes Highway

2020-07-26

• Wickiup Reservoir is the second largest reservoir in Oregon • The reservoir is aContinue Reading

Sparks Lake Oregon

Sparks Lake – Hiking, Fishing, and Scenic Views

2020-07-24

• Sparks Lake is a natural lake backed by volcanic rock and snow-capped peaks •Continue Reading

Crane Prairie Reservoir

Crane Prairie Reservoir | Cascade Lakes

2020-07-24

• Crane Prairie Reservoir is a relatively shallow lake with the beautiful scenery • TheContinue Reading

Elk Lake - Little Fawn Campground

Elk Lake: A Top Spot for Adventure in the Cascades

2020-07-18

• Elk Lake is a high-elevation lake along the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway • Sand-and-pebbleContinue Reading

Shellburg Falls Santiam State Forest - View from Lower Shelburg Falls Trail

Shellburg Falls – Exploring the Hidden Beauty of the Santiam State Forest

2020-04-13

• Shellburg Falls is a natural gem hidden in the Santiam Forest wilderness The 100-footContinue Reading

Steamboat Falls Canyon

Steamboat Falls – Swimming and Camping in in Umpqua National Forest, Oregon

2019-08-18

• Steamboat Falls is a block-type waterfall in the Umpqua National Forest • This isContinue Reading

Town Of Detroit - Oregon

Detroit – A Small Town Rebuilding by the Lake

2019-05-24

• Old Detroit as the settlement existed until 1952 • Lake and state park areContinue Reading

Detroit Lake Recreation Area

Detroit Lake & Big Cliff Lake Recreation Area

2019-05-22

• Detroit Lake  is a the go-to destination for lake fun and  scenic beauty IfContinue Reading

Mount Hood

Mount Hood – The Highest Mountain in Oregon

2019-04-19

• Mount Hood is the fourth highest mountain in the Cascade Range • Climbing andContinue Reading

Lower Breitenbush Hot Springs - Oregon

Lower Breitenbush Hot Springs: The Mystery of Forgotten Waters

2018-11-22

• Lower Breitenbush Hot Springs is a series of hot springs on the river bankContinue Reading

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Paradise Campground and Day-Use in Oregon: The picture "Paradise Campground forest bench" features a shady woodland path leading to a rustic wooden bench and picnic table, nestled among lush green undergrowth and moss-covered rocks in the forest.

Paradise Campground on the McKenzie River – Camping in the Oregon Cascades

Olallie Campground in Oregon: The picture "Olallie Campground riverside campsites" shows a shaded forested area with picnic tables and several campers or trailers set up among tall trees. The clear river can be seen running behind the campsites.

Olallie Campground on the McKenzie River – Quiet Forest Camping in Oregon

McKenzie River Trail in Oregon: The picture "McKenzie River Trail path to bridge" shows a dirt trail winding through vibrant green undergrowth and tall trees, leading toward a wooden footbridge partially visible ahead.

McKenzie River Trail – A Scenic 26-Mile Adventure through the Oregon Cascades

Ice Cap Campground and Day Use in Oregon: The picture "Ice Cap Campground Blue River Reservoir view" features a scenic overlook of Blue River Reservoir, with clear blue water bordered by green shrubs and surrounded by densely forested hills under a bright blue sky.

Ice Cap Campground – Camping near Sahalie & Koosah Falls on the McKenzie River

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