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Lucky Strike Thunderegg

Lucky Strike Mine: A Remote Pay-to-Dig Thunderegg Bed

2021-01-11

• Lucky Strike Mine is a remote pay-to-dig thunderegg bed • Make sure you haveContinue Reading

Fort Rock Ghost Town

Unique Fort Rock Ghost Town of the Homestead Era in Central Oregon

2020-12-12

• Fort Rock Ghost Town is a unique town of the homestead era • EachContinue Reading

Fort Rock

Fort Rock State Natural Area – Discovering a Geological Wonder

2020-12-07

• Fort Rock State Natural Area is a unique geological marvel in the high desertContinue Reading

Hole-In-The-Ground

Hole-In-The-Ground Crater in Central Oregon – Volcanic Maar Formation

2020-11-26

Hole-In-The-Ground is a crater created by a volcanic steam explosion, also known as a maar.Continue Reading

Crack in the Ground, Oregon

Crack in the Ground Hike: A Journey Through the Depths

2020-10-26

• Crack in the Ground is a unique geological fissure near Christmas Valley • YouContinue Reading

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

Cline Falls - Deschutes River, Oregon

Cline Falls State – Scenic Viewpoint, Waterfall, and Outdoor Adventures

2020-08-14

• Cline Falls Viewpoint – a landmark of history, adventure, and natural beautyContinue Reading

North Twin Lake Oregon

North Twin Lake Oregon: Swimming & Fishing Along Cascade Lakes Highway

2020-08-08

• North Twin Lake is a high-elevation lake with unique geological formations • The lakeContinue Reading

East Davis East Lake Campground

Davis Lake Oregon: Scenic High-Elevation Lake in the Cascade Mountains

2020-07-30

• Davis Lake was created by lava flows that formed a natural dam and blockedContinue Reading

Cultus Lake - Oregon

Cultus Lake | Cascade Lakes Highway

2020-07-28

• Cultus Lake formed by melted glacier water that originated in the high Cascades •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

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