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Walton Lake Oregon - Lakeside Path: A paved path runs alongside Walton Lake, bordered by rocks and greenery, with tall pine trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Walton Lake – A Natural Mountain Lake near Prineville

2025-04-02

• Walton Lake is a small high-elevation lake in Ochoco National ForestContinue Reading

Odell Lake

Odell Lake – Home of a 40-pound Mackinaw Record!

2025-03-08

• Odell Lake, known for holding the record for the biggest mackinaw caught • TheContinue 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 – Peaceful Beach near Newport

2025-02-02

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

Warm Springs Reservoir

Warm Springs Reservoir – A Scenic Getaway in the High Desert of Oregon

2024-12-25

Located 20 miles southwest of Juntura, Warm Springs Reservoir is a 4,500-acre lake formed byContinue 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

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

Succor Creek Canyon

Owyhee Canyonlands – Wild Wild West Of Oregon!

2024-05-11

• Owyhee Canyonlands has plenty of areas to enjoy, from rugged trails to hot springsContinue Reading

Dorena Lake

Dorena Lake – Stunning Shore With A Lot Of Adventures!

2023-09-09

• Dorena Lake is a fantastic place for camping, fishing, swimming, and hiking • TheContinue Reading

Dorena Covered Bridge – One Of The Newest Covered Bridges In Oregon!

2023-09-09

• Dorena Covered Bridge is the newest of all other Oregon covered bridgesContinue Reading

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Viento State Park – World Class Windsurfing and Kiteboarding Spot

Walton Lake Oregon - Lakeside Path: A paved path runs alongside Walton Lake, bordered by rocks and greenery, with tall pine trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Walton Lake – A Natural Mountain Lake near Prineville

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

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