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Oregon Outdoor Adventures (Page 3)

Oregon, with its four seasons, is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy stunning beaches, miles of scenic trails, rushing rivers, calm swimming holes, hundreds of productive rockhounding spots, and much more!

Pillars of Rome Owyhee Canyonland Oregon Hiking

Pillars of Rome – Roman Ruins in Oregon!

2024-05-19

• Pillars of Rome are massive volcanic formations that resemble Roman ruinsContinue Reading

Owyhee Reservoir Dam Lake at Owyhee Canyonland

Owyhee Reservoir – Oregon’s Longest Lake!

2024-05-18

• Owyhee Reservoir is Oregon’s longest lake • The Owyhee Dam served as a prototype forContinue Reading

Three Forks Hot Springs, Owyhee Canyon, Oregon

Three Forks Hot Springs – Most Remote Soaking Spot in Oregon!

2024-05-17

• Three Forks Hot Springs sits on the Owyhee River in a scenic high-desert canyonContinue Reading

Lake Owyhee State Park Canyonland Reservoir

Lake Owyhee State Park – Most Developed Spot At The Lake!

2024-05-12

• Lake Owyhee State Park is the most developed park at Owyhee Reservoir • The parkContinue Reading

Leslie Gulch Road - Owyhee Canyon

Leslie Gulch – Driving Between Honeycombed Rock Cliffs!

2024-05-11

• Leslie Gulch is a stunning rugged canyon with unique rock formations • The areaContinue Reading

Clearwater Falls

Clearwater Falls – Ice-Cold Waterfall in a Lush Forest of Oregon

2024-04-16

• Clearwater Falls are fed by ice-cold springs with a consistent flow year-round • TheContinue Reading

Haystackbutte Rockhounding

Haystack Butte Rockhounding – Rockhounding in the Owyhee Area

2024-04-14

• Haystack Butte is a remote area known for its distinctive colorful jasperContinue Reading

Agate Beach Newport Oregon Coast

Agate Beach – Rocks, Clams, Surfing, And Endless Coastal Adventures!

2024-04-08

• Agate Beach, together with Nye Beach, creates nearly 5 miles of shoreline • YaquinaContinue Reading

Nye Beach Newport Oregon Coast

Nye Beach – A Scenic Oregon Coast Beach with History and Fun

2024-03-26

• Nye Beach is a historic beachfront of Newport • Combined with nearby beaches, theContinue Reading

Whale Cove View Point Trail Pacific Ocean Beach Area Depoe Bay

Whale Cove – The Original Drake’s Landing?

2024-03-14

•Whale Cove is a scenic marine reserve near Depoe Bay • The cove might haveContinue Reading

Simpson Beach at Shore Acres State Park

Simpson Beach – A Hidden Gem Of Shore Acres Park!

2024-02-21

• Simpson Beach is a hidden gem of Shore Acres Park! • The beach isContinue Reading

Blumenthal Falls - Oswald West State Park

Blumenthal Falls – A Hidden Coastal Waterfall in Oregon

2024-01-21

• Blumenthal Falls is a multi-tier waterfall that cascades directly into the Pacific OceanContinue 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

Ash Flat Campground in Oregon: The picture "Ash Flat Campground in Oregon – rocky shore with gear and floating tubes" depicts a rocky riverbank lined with green bushes, where a blue sleeping bag and various personal items are scattered near the water's edge, along with black inflatable tubes ready for floating.

Ash Flat Campground – Year-Round Escape to the South Umpqua River

Boulder Creek Campground in Oregon: The picture "Boulder Creek Campground in Oregon – picnic table and fire ring in the forest" shows a wooden picnic table and benches sitting on bare earth surrounded by large mossy boulders, with a metal fire ring and wooden seats nearby, all set in a dense, green forest.

Boulder Creek Campground – Quiet Retreat along the South Umpqua River

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