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Oregon Outdoor Adventures (Page 8)

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!

Wolf Creek Falls - Oregon

Wolf Creek Falls – Hike to the Hidden Waterfall in the Umpqua National Forest

2021-07-11

• Wolf Creek Falls is a hidden beauty in the lush ancient forest • TheContinue Reading

Alvord Desert

Alvord Desert – Things to Do & See | Eastern Oregon

2021-05-25

• Alvord Desert is the largest in Oregon dry lakebed with a smooth flat surfaceContinue Reading

Whistler Springs Thunderegg

Whistler Springs Rockhounding | Central Oregon

2021-05-14

• Whistler Springs is a public rockhounding site in the Ochoco National Forest • TheContinue Reading

White Fir Springs

White Fir Springs: A Top Thunderegg Rockhounding Destination

2021-04-28

• White Fir Springs is a public rockhounding site • The area produces unique jasper-filledContinue Reading

Polka Dot Agate

Polka Dot Agate Mine: Discover the Hidden Gem of Central Oregon

2021-01-23

• Polka Dot Agate Mine is famous agate beds that produce agates with polka-dot patternsContinue Reading

Lucky Strike Thunderegg

Lucky Strike Mine: A Remote Pay-to-Dig Thunderegg Bed

2021-01-11

• Lucky Strike Mine is a remote pay-to-dig thunderegg bed • Make sure you haveContinue Reading

Crack-in-the-Ground

Crack-In-The-Ground Hike – A Journey Through the Depth

2020-10-26

• Crack in the Ground is a unique geological wonder near the Christmas Valley •Continue Reading

Hart mountain Rock Hunts

Flook Lake: Rockhounding Adventure in Hart Mountain

2020-06-05

• Flook Lake is an ancient dry inland sea Situated on the eastern boundary ofContinue Reading

Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge

Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge Adventures: Things to Do and See

2020-06-04

• Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge was established for wildlife conservation purposes • The refuge offersContinue Reading

Simpson Reef - Cape Arago

Cape Arago State Park – A Scenic Jewel of Oregon’s Coastline

2020-02-02

• Cape Arago State Park is a part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife RefugeContinue Reading

Bastendorff Beach County Park

Bastendorff Beach – Oregon Coast Views, Rugged Shores & Big Surf

2020-02-01

• Bastendorff Beach is a wide sandy beach at Coos Bay South JettyContinue Reading

Shore Acres State Park, Oregon Coast

Shore Acres State Park – A Historic Oregon Coast Garden and Mansion

2020-01-31

• Shore Acres is a unique combination of dramatic natural beauty and man-made marvels •Continue 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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