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Oregon Recreation Areas & Parks (Page 19)

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

Willow Lake

Willow Lake | Southern Oregon

2016-08-10

• Willow Lake is a scenic lake with woody shores and sandy beaches • TheContinue Reading

Hyatt Reservoir Oregon

Hyatt Lake Recreation Area | Southern Oregon

2016-08-02

• Hyatt Lake is a perfect getaway in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument • Offers opportunitiesContinue Reading

Emigrant Lake

Emigrant Lake – Ashland | Southern Oregon

2016-08-02

• Emigrant Lake is a warm water lake with sandy beaches • The lake isContinue Reading

Sandy River - Glenn Otto Community Park

Glenn Otto Community Park – Summer Destinations in Portland

2016-06-29

• Glenn Otto Community Park is one of many popular parks on the Sandy RiverContinue Reading

Blowout Creek-Detroit Lake

Detroit Lake Area Swimming | Cascade Mountains

2016-06-27

• A beautiful reservoir with warm water in the summer months • Plenty of waterContinue Reading

Loon Lake

Loon Lake – Oregon Coast Range

2016-06-26

• Loon Lake is a popular recreational site near Reedsport • This is a naturalContinue Reading

Salmon Falls - Little North Fork Santiam River

Salmon Falls County Park | Little North Santiam

2016-06-18

• Salmon Falls County Park features a 30-foot high waterfall • A deep pool isContinue Reading

North Fork Park

North Fork Park – Summer Oasis on Little North Santiam River

2016-06-17

• North Fork Park is a popular destination on a hot summer day • AContinue Reading

Feyrer Park - Molalla River

Feyrer Park – Molalla River

2016-06-17

• Feyrer Park is a popular summer destination on the bank of the Molalla RiverContinue Reading

Foster Lake – Lewis Creek Park, Oregon

Lewis Creek Park – Foster Lake Swimming

2016-06-15

• Lewis Creek Park is a great summer destination on the Foster LakeContinue Reading

Metzler River park

Metzler Park – Clear Creek Swimming Hole

2016-06-15

• Metzler Park is a secluded place in a short distance from Portland • FeaturesContinue Reading

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