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Drift Creek Bridge

Drift Creek Covered Bridge: The Oldest Remaining Covered Bridges

2020-01-09

• Drift Creek Covered Bridge originally was built over Drift Creek • The oldest ofContinue Reading

Cape Meares Lighthouse Viewpoint

Cape Meares Scenic Viewpoint | Oregon Coast

2019-12-07

• Cape Meares features the shortest lighthouse and unusually-shaped Octopus Tree • The cape andContinue Reading

Cobra lily - Darlingtonia State Natural Site

Darlingtonia Natural Site – Predatory Cobra Lily | Oregon Coast

2019-10-31

• Darlingtonia Natural Site is a botanical preserve dedicated to endangered Cobra Lily • TheContinue Reading

Larwood Covered Bridge Swimming

Larwood Covered Bridge: Where the Roaring River Meets Crabtree Creek

2019-06-28

• Larwood Covered Bridge is one of a few covered bridges near Scio • It isContinue Reading

Hannah Bridge Fishing

Hannah Covered Bridge – A Historic Landmark on the Covered Bridge Tour

2019-06-10

• Hannah Covered Bridge is one of six historic bridges along the Covered Bridge TourContinue Reading

Deer Creek Elk Viewing Area

Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area – Wildlife Watching on the Coast

2019-04-26

• Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area offers is an ideal spot to observe wildlife inContinue Reading

Lava River Cave - Bend

Lava River Cave – Exploring Oregon’s Underground Wonder

2019-03-28

• Lava River Cave was formed by volcanic activity 80,000 years ago • The lavaContinue Reading

Lava Cast Forest

Lava Cast Forest – Hiking Through Ancient Lava Flows

2019-03-28

• Lava Cast Forest was established as a geological special interest area • Hot moltenContinue Reading

Fort Stevens State Park

Fort Stevens State Park – Outdoor Adventures from Bunkers to Beaches

2019-03-10

• Fort Stevens was an active military installation until 1947 • The park offers opportunitiesContinue Reading

Peter Iredale Shipwreck

Peter Iredale Shipwreck – Exploring Oregon’s Famous Wreck

2019-03-09

• Peter Iredale Shipwreck is a historical landmark of the North Oregon Coast • SandContinue 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

Sea Lion Caves – Nature’s Spectacle in America’s Largest Sea Cave

2019-02-11

• Identified by the Guinness Book of World Records as America’s largest sea cave •Continue Reading

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