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Oregon Outdoor Adventures (Page 9)

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!

Oceanside

Oceanside – Oregon Coast Beach Paradise

2020-01-12

• Oceanside is a beach town situated right off the Three Capes Scenic Route •Continue Reading

White River Falls - Oregon

White River Falls – Oregon’s Most Dramatic and Historically Significant Waterfalls

2019-09-09

• White River Falls is an iconic Oregon waterfall with beauty—and serious hazardsContinue Reading

Sunset Bay beach

Sunset Bay State Park – Oregon Coast Beauty in the Legendary Pirate Bay

2019-08-06

• Sunset Bay is a sheltered cove, protected by sea cliffs and sandstone bluffsContinue Reading

Larwood Covered Bridge Swimming

Larwood Covered Bridge: Where the Roaring River Meets Crabtree Creek

2019-06-28

• Larwood Covered Bridge is one of a few covered bridges near Scio • It isContinue Reading

Bear Creek - North Fork Santiam River

Bear Creek Park – Summer Haven on Little North Santiam River

2019-03-29

• Bear Creek is a great destination for summer outdoor activities • Rocky wading andContinue Reading

Sea Lion Caves – Nature’s Spectacle in America’s Largest Sea Cave

2019-02-11

• Identified by the Guinness Book of World Records as America’s largest sea cave •Continue Reading

Cape Perpetua - Thors Well

Cook’s Chasm – Tidal Symphony of Spouting Horn & Thor’s Well

2019-02-04

• Cook’s Chasm is the stage for the Pacific Ocean’s performance • At high tide,Continue Reading

Cape Perpetua Shelter

Cape Perpetua Scenic Area: Exploring Coastal Wonders at Yachats

2019-02-04

• Cape Perpetua Scenic Area features rocky beaches, tide pools, spouting horns, and mysterious Thor’sContinue Reading

Virgin Valley Hot Springs

Virgin Valley Hot Springs – Oregon-Nevada Border

2018-12-13

• Virgin Valley Hot Springs is located in the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge • TheContinue Reading

Beulah Reservoir

Beulah Reservoir – A Remote Oasis for Anglers and Adventurers

2018-12-09

• Beulah Reservoir was formed by constructing a dam across the North Fork Malheur RiverContinue Reading

Lower Breitenbush Hot Springs - Oregon

Lower Breitenbush Hot Springs: The Mystery of Forgotten Waters

2018-11-22

• Lower Breitenbush Hot Springs is a series of hot springs on the river bankContinue Reading

Slippery Jack - Suillus luteus

Slippery Jack & Other Suillus

2018-11-20

• Suillus is highly prized in Eastern Europe • It is called Slippery Jack becauseContinue 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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