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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

• Munson Creek Falls is a towering waterfall on a rainforest trailContinue Reading

Cape Meares Beach, Oregon Coast

Cape Meares Beach & Bayocean Peninsula – Oregon’s Wild Shoreline and Narrow Sand Spit

2026-04-13

• Cape Meares Beach & Bayocean Peninsula is scenic beach and a buried ghost townContinue Reading

Happy Beach in Oregon: The picture "Happy Beach in Oregon – large driftwood log on sandy beach" shows a massive weathered driftwood tree lying on the sand near the base of a grassy bluff, with the ocean and distant waves under a clear blue sky.

Happy Camp Beach – Secluded Sandy Shoreline at Netarts Bay

2026-01-20

• Happy Camp Beach is a peaceful spot known for its open shoreline and bayContinue Reading

Tunnel Beach Rocks and Minerals, Oregon Coast

Oceanside & Tunnel Beaches Rockhounding for Oregon Coast Gems

2025-11-09

• Oceanside and Tunnel Beaches are the best agate- and zeolite- hunting sites on theContinue Reading

Cove Beach (Falcon Cove Beach aka Magic Rocks Beach) – A wide sandy shoreline with gentle ocean waves rolling in. A lone person walks along the beach, while a rocky hillside covered in greenery rises to the left under a bright blue sky.

Falcon Cove Beach – Secluded Magic Rocks Beach

2025-02-21

• Falcon Cove Beach is famous for its singing magic rocksContinue Reading

Ritner Creek Covered Bridge Oregon

Ritner Creek Covered Bridge – Open Air Community Center!

2024-05-01

• Ritner Creek Covered Bridge is an open-air community center for locals • This isContinue Reading

Shimanek Covered Bridge Oregon

Shimanek Covered Bridge – The Most Unlucky Bridge In Oregon!

2024-04-28

• Shimanek Covereed Bridge is the longest and newest covered bridge in Linn County •Continue Reading

Cape Kiwanda State natural Area

Kiwanda Beach – Tallest Haystack Rock and Unique Sandstone Cliffs

2023-12-19

• Kiwanda Beach features stunning sandstone cliffs, a rarity along the Oregon Coast • TheContinue Reading

Bob Straub State Park – Ecologically Diverse Wonder of Oregon

2023-12-18

• Bob Straub State Park stands as a hidden gem, boasting a rich diversity ofContinue 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

Neskowin Ghost Forest

Neskowin Ghost Forest: Memento of the Tsunami Hitting Oregon Coast

2023-06-22

• Neskowin Ghost Forest was revealed after heavy storms at the end of the 20thContinue Reading

McPhillips Beach

McPhillips Beach – A Secret Side of Stunning Cape Kiwanda

2023-06-05

• McPhillips Beach landscape is full of rock formations sitting right on the sandContinue Reading

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Paradise Campground and Day-Use in Oregon: The picture "Paradise Campground forest bench" features a shady woodland path leading to a rustic wooden bench and picnic table, nestled among lush green undergrowth and moss-covered rocks in the forest.

Paradise Campground on the McKenzie River – Camping in the Oregon Cascades

Olallie Campground in Oregon: The picture "Olallie Campground riverside campsites" shows a shaded forested area with picnic tables and several campers or trailers set up among tall trees. The clear river can be seen running behind the campsites.

Olallie Campground on the McKenzie River – Quiet Forest Camping in Oregon

McKenzie River Trail in Oregon: The picture "McKenzie River Trail path to bridge" shows a dirt trail winding through vibrant green undergrowth and tall trees, leading toward a wooden footbridge partially visible ahead.

McKenzie River Trail – A Scenic 26-Mile Adventure through the Oregon Cascades

Ice Cap Campground and Day Use in Oregon: The picture "Ice Cap Campground Blue River Reservoir view" features a scenic overlook of Blue River Reservoir, with clear blue water bordered by green shrubs and surrounded by densely forested hills under a bright blue sky.

Ice Cap Campground – Camping near Sahalie & Koosah Falls on the McKenzie River

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