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Crater Lake National Park - Oregon

Crater Lake National Park – Vision Quest Destination!

2024-02-25

• Crater Lake National Park is Oregon’s only national park • Crater Lake is theContinue Reading

Oregon Coast Tidepools - Ocre Sea Star

The Best Tide Pool Beaches of the Oregon Coast

2023-10-25

Tidepool watching is one of the most popular pastime on the Oregon Coast. Many rockyContinue Reading

Beachcombing Oregon Coast- Agate Hunting

Oregon Coast Agate Hunting – The Best Beaches to Find Treasures

2023-10-15

The Oregon Coast is home to some of the world’s best beaches for agate collection.Continue Reading

Flavel House Museum

Astoria & Beyond – Top Things To Do & See on the Oregon Coast

2023-05-08

• Astoria is the oldest and most northerly located city in Oregon • The city’sContinue Reading

Cannon Beach City

Northern Oregon Coast Beaches & Landmarks

2023-04-23

The breathtaking Northern Oregon Coast spans approximately 100 miles from the mouth of the ColumbiaContinue Reading

Seaside Oregon

Seaside & Beyond – Things To Do & See | Oregon Coast

2023-03-15

• Seaside is Oregon’s oldest vacation seashore resort • Seaside features one of the oldestContinue Reading

Agate Beach View from Otter Point, Southern Oregon Coast

Southern Oregon Coast Beaches & Landmarks

2023-03-11

Southern Oregon Coast Beaches, stretching from North Bend and Coos Bay to the California border,Continue Reading

Otter Rock Surfing

Central Oregon Coast Beaches & Landmarks

2022-03-17

The Central Oregon Coast Beaches stretch approximately 100 miles from Lincoln City to Florence andContinue Reading

Rogue River Bridge - Gold Beach

Gold Beach & Beyond on the Southern Oregon Coast

2021-03-05

• Gold Beach and its vicinity are a fantastic getaway offering numerous outdoor opportunities GoldContinue Reading

Bend Oregon

Exploring Bend – Top Things to Do in Central Oregon

2020-02-27

• Bend is a vibrant destination known for dramatic volcanic landscapes and outdoor adventure BendContinue Reading

Lithia Park - Butler-Perozzi Fountain

Ashland – Best Small Art Town in Southern Oregon

2019-03-06

• Ashland is named as America’s best small town • Southern Oregon’s cultural center hostsContinue Reading

Mickey Hot Springs

Mickey Hot Springs – Miniature Yellowstone of Eastern Oregon

2017-05-31

• Mickey Hot Springs is a miniature Yellowstone in Oregon • Features hot pools, boilingContinue Reading

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Olallie Lake Resort – Rustic Off-Grid Cabins in Mt. Hood National Forest

Thomas Creek Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "yellow agate underwater" features a heart-shaped yellow agate stone resting among darker, rounded rocks and multi-colored gravel on the creek bed, all visible through clear water.

Thomas Creek Rockhounding – Oregon’s Creek for Agates and Covered Bridges

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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