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Oregon Cities

Oregon cities and towns are full of history and adventures. From large vibrant metro areas like Portland to small charming places like Bandon, there is a perfect spot for everyone

Reedsport Bay Oregon: The picture "Reedsport Bay Oregon waterfront" features a scenic view of a wooden boardwalk and outdoor patios along the bay, with a blue fishing boat docked and a railroad bridge crossing the calm water, surrounded by forested hills.

Reedsport & Beyond – Things to Do & See

2025-07-22

• Reedsport is a gateway to Oregon Dunes and Umpqua River adventures Lodging in ReedsportContinue Reading

Winchester Bay Oregon: The picture "Winchester Bay Oregon pier" features a long wooden pier stretching over the water with people walking and fishing, surrounded by blue water and grassy shoreline.

Winchester Bay & Beyond – Things to Do & See

2025-07-21

• Winchester Bay is a fishing hub and gateway to the Oregon Dunes Lodging inContinue Reading

Murtle Creek Oregon - City Park Fountain: A serene city park in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, showcasing a stone fountain with water cascading over large rocks. The fountain is surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees, creating a peaceful and inviting atmosphere.

Myrtle Creek Charm with Covered Bridges & River Adventures

2025-03-28

• Myrtle Creek is home to 2 historic covered bridges • The South Umpqua RiverContinue Reading

Witch's Castle Portland: Explore the Stone House in Forest Park - A moss-covered stone structure with colorful graffiti, surrounded by dense forest greenery and trees. The building has a staircase leading up to an elevated entrance

Witch’s Castle Portland: Explore the Stone House in Forest Park

2025-03-12

• Witch’s Castle is located in Forest Park, one of America’s largest city parks •Continue Reading

Avery Park

Avery Park in Corvallis: Lush Rose Garden With Dinosaur Bones!

2024-08-01

• Avery Park Rose Garden has over 250 types of roses • The park hasContinue Reading

Crissey Field State Recreation Site Crissey Beach South Oregon Beach Rockhounding Winchuck River

Crissey Field State Recreation Site – An Airfield Turned Park

2024-06-26

• Crissey Field State Recreation Site was once an airfield • Crissey Field Beach isContinue Reading

Baker City Oregon

Baker City – Western Ranch Town With Classic Architecture

2024-05-26

• Baker City has over 130 historic buildings • The downtown U.S. Bank displays theContinue Reading

Florence Oregon Old Town

Florence, Oregon – The Town of Exploding Whale!

2024-05-25

• Florence is best known for the whale explosion fiasco • The town is fullContinue Reading

Jordan Valley Basque Fronton Basque History Oregon

Jordan Valley – Basque Enclave of Oregon!

2024-05-21

• Jordan Valley carries culture and heritage that is uniquely Basque Jordan Valley is aContinue Reading

Depoe Bay Oregon Coast

Depoe Bay & Beyond – Things To Do & See

2024-03-10

• Depoe Bay is the smallest navigable harbor in the world • The town isContinue Reading

Cape Kiwanda - Pacific City

Pacific City & Beyond – Things To Do & See

2023-12-17

• One of the 3 Oregon Coast Haystack Rocks sits off the shore of PacificContinue Reading

Oregon State Hospital

Oregon State Hospital – Beyond One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

2023-06-04

Stories and Legends from Christopher Klimovitz Welcome back, spooky friends. I take it that ifContinue Reading

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Dumont Creek Campground in Oregon: The picture "Dumont Creek Campground in Oregon – river with mossy rocks and dense forest backdrop" shows a flowing river bordered by moss-covered boulders and thick vegetation, with evergreen trees rising up steep hillsides and a blue inner tube floating in the water.

Dumont Creek Campground – Secluded Retreat on the South Umpqua River

White Creek Campground in Oregon: The picture "White Creek Campground in Oregon – forested creek with reflections" features a peaceful, slow-moving creek bordered by dense green forest, with tall trees and bushes reflected in the water on a sunny day.

White Creek Campground – Secluded Forest Retreat on the Little River

Bullard Beach Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "Bullard Beach Rockhounding in Oregon – polished stones on driftwood log" features several colorful, polished rocks resting on a large piece of driftwood, with the beach, water, and a person searching for rocks in the background.

Bullards Beach Rockhounding – Coquille River Mouth Gravel Bars

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

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