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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

Chetco River Swimming

Chetco River – Swimming & Other Water Activities on the South Oregon Coast

2022-07-21

• Swimming in the Chetco River is a popular summer activity. • The lower riverContinue Reading

Cape Blanco Lighthouse

Cape Blanco Lighthouse – The Oldest & Most Westerly in Oregon

2022-07-02

• Cape Blanco Lighthouse is the oldest, windiest, and westernmost light stationContinue Reading

Sixes River - Elephant Rock CReek

Sixes River – A Scenic Coastal Haven for Outdoor Adventures

2022-06-28

• Sixes River is popular among recreational gold prospectors • Most of the river banksContinue Reading

Cascadia Day-Use Area - Short Bridge

Cascadia Day-Use Area at the Historic Short Covered Bridge

2022-06-23

• Cascadia Day-Use Area is a great destination at a historic covered bridge • ThisContinue Reading

Yaquina Head Lighthouse - Newport, Oregon Coast

Yaquina Head Lighthouse in Newport – The Tallest Light Station in Oregon

2022-04-20

• Yaquina Head Lighthouse is the tallest and one of the oldest active lighthouseContinue Reading

Cobble Beach - Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area Tidepools

Cobble Beach at Yaquina Head: A Unique Cobblestone Beach on the Oregon Coast

2022-04-11

• Cobble Beach is one of many incredible natural Oregon wonders • The shore isContinue Reading

Gleneden Beach - Oregon Coast

Gleneden Beach – Oregon Coastal Scenery, Hiking, Agate Hunting

2022-03-01

• Gleneden Beach is a broad sandy beach near Lincoln City and Depoe Bay •Continue Reading

Stonefield Beach - Oregon Coast Agate Hunting

Stonefield Beach – Rockhounding, Tidepool Exploring, and Whale Watching

2022-02-09

• Stonefield Beach is a secluded beautiful place offering excellent beachcombingContinue Reading

Neptune Beach Agate

Neptune Beach – A Charming Beach near Yachats

2022-01-26

• Neptune Beach is a small charming beach at the mouth of Cummins Creek •Continue Reading

Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint

Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint – A Gem of Central Oregon Coast

2022-01-24

• Neptune State Scenic Viewpoint is a part of the Cape Perpetua Marine Protected AreasContinue Reading

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 – A Scenic Coastal Escape

2021-12-11

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

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