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Dee Wright Observatory in Oregon – Dee Wright Observatory Interpretation Signs Dee Wright Observatory in Oregon – The picture "Dee Wright Observatory Interpretation Signs" shows scenic outdoor interpretive signs about local history and geology in front of jagged lava rock formations, with forested mountains and a bright sky beyond.

Dee Wright Observatory – Explore Oregon’s Castle Built From Volcanic Rock!

2026-09-03
Big Obsidian Flow in Oregon: The picture "Obsidian Monolith" shows an imposing, upright black obsidian boulder standing among a scatter of volcanic rocks at the base of a rocky hill, with trees in the background.

Big Obsidian Flow – Hike Oregon’s Youngest Lava Flow Made of Volcanic Glass!

2026-07-11
Diamond Creek Falls in Oregon: The picture "Diamond Creek Falls Close-up" shows a person standing on rocks at the base of the tall, sloped waterfall, taking a photo of the water streaming over mossy rocks and the surrounding vibrant greenery.

Diamond Creek Falls Oregon: Scenic Waterfall Hike in the Cascade Mountains

2026-07-10
Paulina Falls in Oregon - Paulina Falls Base Paulina Falls in Oregon: The picture "Paulina Falls Base" presents a wide view of the waterfall base, with white water streaming down a tall cliff face amid a landscape of large rocks, logs, and green foliage.

Paulina Falls – See Oregon’s 80-Foot Twin Waterfall in Newberry Volcano’s Caldera

2026-06-26
Sahalie Falls in Oregon: The picture "Sahalie Falls up close with person for scale" shows a powerful white waterfall crashing down a mossy green cliff, while a person stands on rocks near the misty base, highlighting the impressive size of the falls.

Sahalie Falls – See Oregon’s “Heaven” Waterfall Born from Lava

2026-06-01
Koosah Falls in Oregon: The picture "Koosah Falls waterfall wide view" shows a stunning, double-plume waterfall pouring over a mossy cliff into a deep blue pool, surrounded by lush green forest and bright sunlight.

Koosah Falls – Oregon’s “Sky Water” on the Wild McKenzie River

2026-06-01
Munson Creek Falls State Natural Site in Oregon: The picture "Munson Creek Falls waterfall framed by trees" features the tall, multi-tiered Munson Creek Falls cascading down a forested hillside, seen through a frame of leafy branches and moss.

Munson Creek Falls – Tallest Waterfall on the Oregon Coast

2026-05-26

Coyote Creek Covered Bridge – Hidden Pioneer Crossing on Oregon’s Historic Territorial Road

2026-05-24
Larson Creek Falls on Short Beach, Oregon Coast

Larson Creek Falls at Short Beach: Oregon Coast Hidden Gem

2026-05-06
Blue Hole Falls on Brice Creek in Oregon: The picture "Blue Hole Falls waterfall and pool closeup" displays a close view of the waterfall cascading into the iconic deep blue-green pool, with mossy cliffs and fallen logs framing the clear, tranquil water.

Blue Hole Falls on Brice Creek – A Hidden Gem in the Umpqua National Forest

2026-04-22
Lighthouse Beach in Oregon: The picture "Lighthouse Beach lighthouse on the bluff" shows a classic white lighthouse with a red roof sitting atop a green grassy bluff, with rocky cliffs and the blue ocean below.

Cape Arago Lighthouse – Oregon’s Lone Beacon on a Rocky Island off Charleston

2026-03-16
Wolf Creek Falls Recreation Area in Oregon: The picture "Wolf Creek Falls Recreation Area in Oregon – footbridge over creek and forest" displays a footbridge arching over a flowing creek, surrounded by green forest and rocky banks, with a large rock formation in the background.

Wolf Creek Falls Recreation Area – Forest Trails, Waterfall, and River Access

2026-01-23

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Dee Wright Observatory in Oregon – Dee Wright Observatory Interpretation Signs Dee Wright Observatory in Oregon – The picture "Dee Wright Observatory Interpretation Signs" shows scenic outdoor interpretive signs about local history and geology in front of jagged lava rock formations, with forested mountains and a bright sky beyond.

Dee Wright Observatory – Explore Oregon’s Castle Built From Volcanic Rock!

Rooster Rock Rockhounding in Oregon – Rooster Rock Wasps and Agate Slice Rooster Rock Rockhounding in Oregon – The picture "Rooster Rock Wasps and Agate Slice" features a pale, polished agate slice with cream and tan colors, while a yellow wasp crawls on the stone, casting a sharp shadow.

Rooster Rock Rockhounding for Agate in Oregon’s Ochoco National Forest

Upper Proxy Falls, Oregon: The Waterfall That Disappears Into Lava

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

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