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Oregon Recreation Areas & Parks (Page 11)

Visiting Oregon recreation areas and parks is the best way to explore the Pacific Northwest nature. Enjoy the scenic coastline, rivers, lakes, lush forests, majestic mountains, and rugged deserts

Japanese Garden Portland Oregon

Japanese Garden in Washington Park | Portland

2021-12-14

• Japanese Garden is considered among the best Japanese gardens in the world • TheContinue Reading

Fogarty Creek Rockhounding

Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area | Oregon Coast

2021-12-11

• Fogarty Creek is a scenic cove beach located 3 miles north of Depoe BayContinue Reading

Beverly Beach State Park

Beverly Beach State Park – A Haven for Beachcombing and Hiking

2021-12-06

• Beverly Beach State Park is a place where all can fulfill hiking and beachcombingContinue Reading

Carl Washburne Agate Hunting

Carl Washburne State Park | Oregon Coast

2021-11-26

• Carl Washburne State Park is a great coastal area for hiking, camping, and beachcombingContinue Reading

Bob Creek Agates

Bob Creek Beach – Tide Pools, Treasures, and Natural Wonders

2021-11-20

• Bob Creek Beach is a picturesque section of the coastline with basalt slabs, tideContinue Reading

Lost Lake Viewpoint Mt Hood

Lost Lake Adventures – Hiking, Fishing & Paddling at Mount Hood

2021-07-25

• Postcard photos of Mt. Hood from Lost Lake is known since the 1900s •Continue Reading

Short Bridge - South Santiam River

Short Covered Bridge – The Only Covered Bridge Over the South Santiam River

2021-07-21

• Short Covered Bridge is a historic wooden structure • This is the only coveredContinue Reading

Cascadia State Park - Swimming

Cascadia County Park – Swimming & Hiking | Oregon Cascades

2021-07-15

• Cascadia County Park has a rich history of indigenous people and pioneers • AContinue Reading

Little River - Wolf Creek Recreation Area

Beautiful Little River – Hiking & Swimming | Southern Oregon

2021-06-28

• Little River and North Umpqua River collide head-on changing their course • The sitesContinue Reading

Butler Bar Campground - Elk River Swimming

Elk River – A Wild and Scenic Gem of the Oregon Coast

2021-06-08

• Elk River is nationally designated as Wild and Scenic • The area offers anContinue 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

Dodge Park Sandy River

Dodge Park – Great Spot to Escape Summer Heat in Portland

2021-04-24

• Dodge Park is known as a great spot to escape city heat • ActivitiesContinue Reading

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