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Central Oregon Coast

Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint in Oregon: The picture "Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint creek, pebbles, and driftwood" shows a shallow, clear creek flowing over smooth pebbles with weathered driftwood scattered along the banks and a sandy bluff in the background, beneath a sunny sky.

Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint – Beach Access on the Oregon Coast

2026-01-05
Reedsport Bay Oregon: The picture "Reedsport Bay Oregon waterfront" features a scenic view of a wooden boardwalk and outdoor patios along the bay, with a blue fishing boat docked and a railroad bridge crossing the calm water, surrounded by forested hills.

Reedsport & Beyond – Things to Do & See

2025-07-22
Winchester Bay Oregon: The picture "Winchester Bay Oregon pier" features a long wooden pier stretching over the water with people walking and fishing, surrounded by blue water and grassy shoreline.

Winchester Bay & Beyond – Things to Do & See

2025-07-21
Ziolkouski Beach Park Oregon: Quiet sandy shoreline with scattered driftwood and a leaning pine tree, overlooking the peaceful water and distant treeline on a sunny day.

Ziolkouski Beach Park – Where the Umpqua River Meets the Pacific

2025-07-20
South Beach State Park, Newport, Oregon: A large, weathered piece of shipwreck partially submerged in shallow water, with a sandy beach and distant dunes in the background.

South Beach State Park – Newport’s Beachlife Backyard

2025-02-04
Ona Beach (Brian Booth State Park): A scenic view of the beach with scattered rocks on the sand, gentle waves in the distance, and two people walking along the shoreline under a clear blue sky.

Ona Beach – Coastal Adventures at Brian Booth State Park

2025-02-03
Lost Creek State Recreation Site Lost Creek Beach Oregon Coast: A small stream flows over a rocky shore, with driftwood scattered along the path of the water. The stream leads to the sandy beach and ocean waves, where two people are visible walking near the water under a bright blue sky.

Lost Creek State Recreation Site – A Peaceful Beach near Newport

2025-02-02
Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area, Oregon Coast, Lincoln City

Devil’s Lake Legends – Native American Folklore

2024-12-06
Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area, Oregon Coast, Lincoln City

Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area – Legendary Lake Full of Adventures

2024-12-06
Lincoln City - Oregon

D River State Recreation Site – The Beach Of The World’s Shortest River

2024-12-02
Siletz Bay Agate, Oregon Coast

Exploring Taft Beach: The Heart of Lincoln City Adventures

2024-11-30
Florence Oregon Old Town

Florence, Oregon – The Town of Exploding Whale!

2024-05-25

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Clear Lake in Oregon – Clear Lake Underwater Stumps Clear Lake in Oregon – The picture "Clear Lake Underwater Stumps" captures the crystal-clear turquoise water of the lake, revealing submerged ancient tree stumps and green aquatic plants near a forested shoreline.

Clear Lake Oregon – Explore a 3,000-Year-Old Underwater Forest

Molalla Eye, Oregon: Scenic Swimming & Fishing Spot on the Molalla River – Molalla Eye Aerial Rim Molalla Eye, Oregon: Scenic Swimming & Fishing Spot on the Molalla River – The picture "Molalla Eye Aerial Rim" is a high perspective shot looking down into the river’s vivid blue-green waters as swimmers relax along the semi-circular stone bank of a narrow, winding canyon.

Molalla Eye: Swimming, Fishing & Basalt Rosette on the Molalla River

Butte Creek Falls Trail: Hiking to Upper & Lower Falls Oregon – Butte Creek Falls Wooden Bridge Butte Creek Falls Trail: Hiking to Upper & Lower Falls Oregon – The picture "Butte Creek Falls Wooden Bridge" displays a rustic wooden footbridge along the forest trail, surrounded by lush ferns and moss-draped trees with dappled sunlight creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Butte Creek Falls Trail: Hike to Waterfalls in Oregon’s Santiam State Forest

Lower Butte Creek Falls Oregon – Lower Butte Creek Falls Pool Lower Butte Creek Falls Oregon: The picture "Lower Butte Creek Falls Pool" shows a scenic waterfall dropping into a round, emerald-green pool surrounded by lush cliffs, with a large fallen tree leaning across the water and dense forest in the background.

Lower Butte Creek Falls, Oregon: Hike to a Scenic Waterfall in Santiam State Forest

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