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Central Oregon Coast

Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint in Oregon: The picture "Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint creek, pebbles, and driftwood" shows a shallow, clear creek flowing over smooth pebbles with weathered driftwood scattered along the banks and a sandy bluff in the background, beneath a sunny sky.

Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint – Beach Access on the Oregon Coast

2026-01-05

• Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint gives access to about 5 miles ofContinue Reading

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

Ziolkouski Beach Park Oregon: Quiet sandy shoreline with scattered driftwood and a leaning pine tree, overlooking the peaceful water and distant treeline on a sunny day.

Ziolkouski Beach Park – Where the Umpqua River Meets the Pacific

2025-07-20

• Ziolkouski Beach Park is the most sheltered beach at the mouth of the UmpquaContinue Reading

South Beach State Park, Newport, Oregon: A large, weathered piece of shipwreck partially submerged in shallow water, with a sandy beach and distant dunes in the background.

South Beach State Park – Newport’s Beachlife Backyard

2025-02-04

• South Beach State Park has one of the largest campgrounds on the Oregon CoastContinue Reading

Ona Beach (Brian Booth State Park): A scenic view of the beach with scattered rocks on the sand, gentle waves in the distance, and two people walking along the shoreline under a clear blue sky.

Ona Beach – Coastal Adventures at Brian Booth State Park

2025-02-03

• Ona Beach is the spot where you can find unique blue Newport agatesContinue Reading

Lost Creek State Recreation Site Lost Creek Beach Oregon Coast: A small stream flows over a rocky shore, with driftwood scattered along the path of the water. The stream leads to the sandy beach and ocean waves, where two people are visible walking near the water under a bright blue sky.

Lost Creek State Recreation Site – A Peaceful Beach near Newport

2025-02-02

• The park forests were logged during World War I for Sitka spruce to buildContinue Reading

Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area, Oregon Coast, Lincoln City

Devil’s Lake Legends – Native American Folklore

2024-12-06

Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area in Lincoln City is a serene spot on the OregonContinue Reading

Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area, Oregon Coast, Lincoln City

Devil’s Lake State Recreation Area – Legendary Lake Full of Adventures

2024-12-06

• Devil’s Lake is separated into a campground and a day-use areaContinue Reading

Lincoln City - Oregon

D River State Recreation Site – The Beach Of The World’s Shortest River

2024-12-02

• D River State Recreation Site offers stunning beachside recreationContinue Reading

Siletz Bay Agate, Oregon Coast

Exploring Taft Beach: The Heart of Lincoln City Adventures

2024-11-30

• Taft Beach is a picturesque stretch of coastline nestled in the historic Taft DistrictContinue 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

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Myrtle Creek Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "Myrtle Creek Rockhounding in Oregon – riverbank with parked car and tree-lined hillside" shows a tranquil bend of the river with a stony shore in the foreground, a white car parked near the water's edge, and lush, forested hills forming a green backdrop beneath a blue sky.

Myrtle Creek Rockhounding – South Umpqua River Gravel Bars

South Umpqua River Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "South Umpqua River Rockhounding in Oregon – gray rock outcrops along riverside trail" shows smooth, light and dark gray rock formations covered in patches of grass and wildflowers, with a person walking along a sandy trail beside the river in the background.

South Umpqua River Rockhounding – 30 Miles of Gravel Bars

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