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Cascade Mountains (Page 3)

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, Camping, and Scenic Waterfall

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

Austin Hot Springs

Austin Hot Springs | Cascade Mountains

2018-09-18

Austin Hot Springs is privately owned and closed to the public Located approximately 60 milesContinue Reading

Blowout Creek - Detroit Reservoir

Blowout Creek Swimming & Jumping – Cascade Mountains

2018-08-23

• Blowout Creek offers swimming in a deep pool of the narrow deep canyon •Continue Reading

Brice Creek Falls, Oregon

Brice Creek Falls – Waterfalls, Swimming Holes, and Canyon Adventures

2018-06-10

• Brice Creek Falls features a gorgeous deep plunge pool at its baseContinue Reading

Brice Creek - Lund Park Campground, Oregon

Brice Creek Trail – Hiking, Swimming, Camping, & Rockhounding

2018-06-10

• Brice Creek Trail is a popular hiking area in the Umpqua National ForestContinue Reading

Ten Falls Hike - Silver Falls

Ten Falls Hike – Silver Falls State Park

2017-09-10

• Silver Falls Park is extremely popular for its scenery, gorgeous waterfalls, and Ten FallsContinue Reading

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North Santiam River Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "green jasper and river stones" shows a close-up of smooth river rocks underwater, including shiny green jasper stones and pieces of orange and brown rock.

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Boulder Creek Pyrite Rockhounding at Quartzville Creek Oregon: The picture "pyrite crystals in quartz matrix close-up" features two bright, metallic pyrite crystals embedded in a rough, pale gray quartz rock, surrounded by clusters of similarly colored stones and gravel.

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