Blowout Creek Swimming & Jumping – Cascade Mountains
A deep and calm pool in the narrow deep canyon of the Blowout Creek, just beneath a suspension footbridge Popular among boaters, rope swingers, and bridge-cliff divers A great spot to cool …
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Beachcombing For Agates & Jaspers – Oregon Coast
The best time: November – April, after big storms and during outgoing high tide at low tide. Rock Types: Variety of quality agates, jasper, petrified wood, and fossils. The winter months are a good …
Drift Creek Falls Hike – Oregon Coast
The easy for all skill levels, Drift Creek Falls Trail descends through Coast Range Forest to the picturesque Drift Creek Falls and the 240-foot long suspension bridge. The well-designed trail #1378 with …
Mickey Hot Springs – Southeastern Oregon
Mickey Hot Springs scenes might not be as gigantic as Yellowstone National Park, but the colorful hot pools inserted naturally among a series of small boiling mud pots, hissing vents, and the …
Oregon Mushroom Picking Regulations
When a wild mushroom picking season in Oregon begins, before heading out to gather mushrooms, take a moment to learn some nitty-gritty details that will make the experience more enjoyable. You don’t need …
Wild Edible Mushroom Season – Oregon
There are about 10,000 fungal species from all of North America that have been identified and described. Roughly 10 to 20% of the mushroom species are edible, 5% have medicinal properties, 20% can make …
Pristine Buck Lake – Mt. Hood National Forest
Hidden within the Mount Hood National Forest, Pristine Buck Lake sits at 4,080 feet elevation, 68 miles away from the Portland downtown. Whether you’re seeking destination to spend with your friends or solitude …
Scout Lake – Deschutes National Forest
If you are looking for an idyllic lake for swimming in Central Oregon, there really is no better option than the scenic Scout Lake located in the Deschutes National Forest. Located south …
Loon Lake – Oregon Coast Range
Named after aquatic birds found in its waters, Loon Lake is an immensely popular recreational site located not far from the town of Reedsport. Surrounded by Douglas Fir, Red Cedar, and Western …
Three Pools | Opal Creek Wilderness – Cascades
One of the best swimming holes features aquamarine pools, waterfalls, cliffs and pillar The really amazing destination on this list of summer water fun is Three Pools along the Little North Santiam …