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Oregon Hiking

Oregon features thousands of miles of beautiful hiking trails to traverse. There are trails for any level of hikers from easy scenic walks to hard extended trips. Enjoy the nature of the state, from the high desert to the Pacific coast

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

Coquille River Falls Oregon Hiking: Close-up view of multiple streams of Coquille River Falls flowing over large rocks with greenery along the cliffside.

Coquille River Falls – Remote Waterfall Hike in the Rogue River-Siskiyou Forest

2025-07-16

• Coquille River Falls drops a total of 115 feet through a lush, old-growth forestContinue Reading

Hosmer Lake - One of the Cascades Lakes Oregon: People enjoy paddleboarding and kayaking near the boat launch, surrounded by tall grasses and dense forest. A tree-covered hill is visible across the lake beneath a clear blue sky.

Hosmer Lake: Kayaker’s Playground in Cascades

2025-06-10

• Hosmer Lake is a peaceful kayaking spot amid marshes and pinesContinue Reading

Devils Lake Cascade Lakes Oregon

Devils Lake: One of the Most Shallow Cascade Lakes with Turquoise Waters

2025-06-07

• Devils Lake is the shallowest of the Cascade Lakes and is easily accessibleContinue Reading

Todd Lake Oregon: A dog swims in the blue waters of the lake, bordered by lush green forest and backed by snow-dusted mountain peaks under a sunny sky.

Todd Lake: The Highest Elevation Cascade Lake

2025-06-04

• Todd Lake, the highest in elevation, is the first lake on the Cascade LakesContinue Reading

Little Lava Lake Oregon: A dog swims toward a person in the clear blue water of the lake, surrounded by forested shoreline and distant snow-capped mountains.

Little Lava Lake: Small and Secluded Volcanic Lake

2025-05-26

• Little Lava Lake is one of the smallest and quietest Cascade Mountain LakesContinue Reading

Lava Lake Oregon: A wooden dock extends over the water, passing through tall grass, with boats and canoes moored at the side and a sign listing dock rules; snow-capped mountains and pine trees are visible in the background under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Lava Lake: Volcanic Lake Full of Adventures

2025-05-26

• Lava Lake is popular among anglers, campers, hikers, swimmers, boaters, and paddleboardersContinue Reading

Cottonwood Canyon State Park Oregon - A serene river scene with clear water flowing over rocks along the shore. The riverbank is lined with small patches of green grass, and steep, rocky cliffs rise in the background under a cloudy sky.

Cottonwood Canyon State Park – Oregon’s Newest Park

2025-03-24

• Cottonwood Canyon State Park is Oregon’s newest and second-largest state parkContinue Reading

Toketee Falls - Oregon Must Visit Waterfall

Toketee Falls – A Stunning Oregon Waterfall with Columnar Basalt Formations

2025-03-12

• The Toketee Falls pool is a one of the most picturesque and reliable waterfallsContinue 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

Eagle Rock Collecting Area

Eagle Rock Rockhounding – A Rugged Trail to the Collecting Site

2024-12-15

• Eagle Rock is a rugged area framed by juniper-covered hills and dramatic rock formationsContinue 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

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