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Oregon History (Page 5)

Oregon has a fascinating history, from the life of Indigenous People and first pioneers to the present day. Nearly every place you visit has an engaging story, and a few even have legends associated with it.

Crane Hot Springs - Swimming Pond, Oregon

Crane Hot Springs – Soaking Oasis in Eastern Oregon Desert

2016-11-30

• Crane Hot Springs features an open-air hot pond in a high desertContinue Reading

Hot Lake Springs

Hot Lake Springs – A Hotel at One of the World Largest Hot Springs

2016-10-26

• Hot Lake Hotel was built at one of the largest hot springs in theContinue Reading

Ritter Hot Springs

Ritter Hot Springs | Northeastern Oregon

2016-08-31

• Ritter Hot Springs is well-known for its fascinating history • Features a large swimmingContinue Reading

Bagby Hot Springs

Bagby Hot Springs – An Enchanting Destination in Mt Hood National Forest

2016-04-02

• Bagby Hot Springs is a small fairy-tale alike place • Features primitive facilities andContinue Reading

Bonneville Hot Springs

Bonneville Hot Springs Resort – A Columbia Gorge Retreat

2016-03-28

• Bonneville Hot Springs Resort is a relaxing escape in the Columbia River Gorge •Continue Reading

McCredie Hot Springs, Oregon

McCredie Hot Springs – The Area with Intriguing Historical Background

2016-03-28

• McCredie Hot Springs emerge on both sides of the river • The area boastsContinue Reading

American Shad Oregon and Washington

American Shad Fishing: When? Where? How? – Recipes Included

2016-03-28

• American shad was introduced to the West Coast from the East Coast in 1871Continue Reading

Jackson Wellsprings - Ashland Hot Springs

Jackson Wellsprings – Historic Geothermal Oasis in Ashland

2016-03-24

• Jackson Wellsprings is a historic geothermal area in Ashland • Hot water flows outContinue Reading

Smelt Dipping

Smelt: A Migratory Fish of Nutritional Value – Smelt Dipping Event

2016-03-22

• Smelt dipping events are quite popular on the West and East Coasts The PacificContinue Reading

Belknap Hot Springs, Oregon

Belknap Hot Springs: Discover Scenic Mineral Oasis in the Cascades

2016-03-22

• Belknap Hot Springs is a historic spring resort opened in 1874 • The siteContinue Reading

Terwilliger Hot Springs

Cougar Hot Springs aka Terwilliger: Nature’s Oasis Deep in the Woods

2016-03-22

• Cougar Hot Springs is a scenic geothermal destination hidden in the dense forest •Continue Reading

Breitenbush Hot Springs

Breitenbush Hot Springs: A Sanctuary for Wellness in the Wild

2016-03-22

• Breitenbush Hot Springs is a historic retreat site hidden in the Willamette National ForestContinue Reading

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Big Obsidian Flow in Oregon: The picture "Obsidian Monolith" shows an imposing, upright black obsidian boulder standing among a scatter of volcanic rocks at the base of a rocky hill, with trees in the background.

Big Obsidian Flow – Hike Oregon’s Youngest Lava Flow Made of Volcanic Glass!

Diamond Creek Falls in Oregon: The picture "Diamond Creek Falls Close-up" shows a person standing on rocks at the base of the tall, sloped waterfall, taking a photo of the water streaming over mossy rocks and the surrounding vibrant greenery.

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Paulina Falls in Oregon - Paulina Falls Base Paulina Falls in Oregon: The picture "Paulina Falls Base" presents a wide view of the waterfall base, with white water streaming down a tall cliff face amid a landscape of large rocks, logs, and green foliage.

Paulina Falls – See Oregon’s 80-Foot Twin Waterfall in Newberry Volcano’s Caldera

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