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Oregon Rivers and Creeks (Page 3)

Moonshine Park - Siletz River

Moonshine Park – Scenic Siletz River Oasis in the Coast Range

2022-09-09

• Moonshine Park is a favorite spot for camping, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and divingContinue Reading

Myrtle Grove Campground South Fork Coquille River

South Fork Coquille River: Exploring the Scenic Beauty of the Oregon Coast

2022-08-13

• South Fork Coquille River features numerous spots to stop by and enjoy nature •Continue Reading

Cow Creek Gold Panning

Cow Creek Gold Panning & Rockhounding – Classical Prospecting Paradise

2021-07-18

• Lower Cow Creek is a productive spot for recreational gold prospectors • In additionContinue 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

Oxbow Regional Park - Sandy River

Oxbow Regional Park – Great Summer Destination in Portland

2021-04-22

• Oxbow Regional Park is a natural wild area that stretches along bends of theContinue Reading

Pistol River - Oregon Coast Rockhounding

Pistol River – Rockhounding Adventure on the South Oregon Coast

2021-02-08

• Pistol River Rockhounding is a popular adventure on the Oregon Coast • White quartzContinue Reading

Three C Rock - South Umpqua River

South Umpqua Swimming – Hidden Swimming Holes along the River

2020-09-03

• Plenty of swimming spots are located along South Umpqua River A major tributary ofContinue 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

Little Falls - Cliff Jumping

Little Falls on Steamboat Creek – A Hidden Waterfall for Swimming and Bathing

2019-08-19

• Little Falls is a beautiful small waterfall in the Umpqua National Forest • AContinue Reading

Pioneer Park - Calapooia River

Pioneer Park: A Riverside Retreat on Calapooia River in Brownsville

2019-07-17

• Pioneer Park on the Calapooia River offers scenic riverside charm in historic Brownsville Pioneer ParkContinue Reading

Scotts Mills County Park

Scotts Mills Falls – Butte Creek | Marion County Park

2019-06-12

• Scotts Mills Falls is a first site where the best grist mill in OregonContinue Reading

Fall Creek Lake

Fall Creek Lake – Your Gateway to Water Adventures

2019-05-06

Fall Creek Lake (also known as Fall Creek Reservoir) is a man-made lake within theContinue Reading

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Coyote Creek Covered Bridge – Hidden Pioneer Crossing on Oregon’s Historic Territorial Road

Olallie Lake in Oregon: The picture "dock with boats at shore" shows a wooden dock leading out into shallow water, with green rowboats and blue canoes tied up on both sides, and a person walking down the dock toward cabins and pine trees on the shore.

Olallie Lake Resort – Rustic Off-Grid Cabins in Mt. Hood National Forest

Thomas Creek Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "yellow agate underwater" features a heart-shaped yellow agate stone resting among darker, rounded rocks and multi-colored gravel on the creek bed, all visible through clear water.

Thomas Creek Rockhounding – Oregon’s Creek for Agates and Covered Bridges

North Santiam River Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "green jasper and river stones" shows a close-up of smooth river rocks underwater, including shiny green jasper stones and pieces of orange and brown rock.

North Santiam River Rockhounding – What to Find and Where to Look

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