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Oregon Outdoor Adventures (Page 5)

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!

Nehalem Bay State Park, Oregon Coast

Nehalem Bay State Park – The Oceanfront Park with a Fly-in Campground

2023-05-26

• Nehalem Bay State Park is a 4-mile long spit between the Pacific Ocean andContinue Reading

Rockaway Beach

Rockaway Beach – 6 Miles of Sandy Shoreline and Iconic Twin Rocks

2023-05-24

• Rockaway Beach is a broad sandy beach with multiple accesses along the highwayContinue Reading

Cape Kiwanda - Haystack Rock

Cape Kiwanda – Home of Haystack Rock and Pelican Brewery

2023-05-10

• Cape Kiwanda is the smallest cape on the Three Capes Scenic Loop • PacificContinue Reading

Sand Lake Recreation Area

Sand Lake Recreation Area – A Dune Paradise at the Ocean

2023-04-23

• Sand Lake Recreation Area provides access to Sand Lake, the ocean, and sand dunesContinue Reading

Cape Lookout State Park

Cape Lookout State Park – Coastal Trails, Beaches & Camping

2023-04-21

• Cape Lookout is one of the most prominent headlands on the Oregon Coast •Continue Reading

Neskowin Beach Ghost Forest

Neskowin Beach: Ancient Ghost Forest at Proposal Rock

2023-04-11

• Neskowin Beach is a scenic sandy coastline in the community of Neskowin • TheContinue Reading

Haystack Rock - Cannon Beach Oregon

Cannon Beach – One of the Most Scenic Beaches in the World

2023-04-05

• Cannon Beach is a coastline features dramatic rock formations • The beach was listedContinue Reading

Indian Beach

Indian Beach – One of the Best Surfing Spots on the Oregon Coast

2023-04-04

• Indian Beach is one of the best surfing destinations in Oregon • The areaContinue Reading

Ecola Park - Tillamook Rock Lighthouse

Ecola State Park – Indian & Crescent Beach, and Terrible Tilly Lighthouse Vista

2023-04-03

• Ecola State Park Viewpoint offers impressive vistas of the ocean and rocky shorelines •Continue Reading

Neahkahnie Beach (Manzanita Beach)

Manzanita Beach aka Neahkahnie Beach – A Peaceful Stretch of the Oregon Coast

2023-03-19

• Manzanita Beach is broad beach at the base of Neahkahnie Mountain • The sandyContinue Reading

Seaside Beach

Seaside Beach – Popular Coastal Destination at the Resort City

2023-03-16

• Seaside Beach is a great place for numerous outdoor activities • It hosts oneContinue Reading

Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site

Tolovana Beach Wayside – Cannon Beach, Haystack Rock Access & Bunnies!

2023-03-15

• Tolovana Beach gives easy access to the iconic Haystack RockContinue 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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