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Whaleshead Beach Oregon

Whaleshead Beach – Whale Monument of South Oregon Coast

2024-08-20

• Whaleshead Beach features a rock formation that spouts like a whale!Continue Reading

Crissey Field State Recreation Site Crissey Beach South Oregon Beach Rockhounding Winchuck River

Crissey Field State Recreation Site – An Airfield Turned Park

2024-06-26

• Crissey Field State Recreation Site was once an airfield • Crissey Field Beach isContinue Reading

Pillars of Rome Owyhee Canyonland Oregon Hiking

Pillars of Rome – Roman Ruins in Oregon!

2024-05-19

• Pillars of Rome are massive volcanic formations that resemble Roman ruinsContinue Reading

Twin Springs Oregon Rockhounding

Exploring Twin Springs Rockhounding Area at the Owyhee Lake

2024-05-19

• Twin Springs Rockhounding Area is a remote haven for rock collectorsContinue Reading

Succor Creek Canyon

Owyhee Canyonlands – Wild Wild West Of Oregon!

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• Owyhee Canyonlands has plenty of areas to enjoy, from rugged trails to hot springsContinue Reading

Leslie Gulch Road - Owyhee Canyon

Leslie Gulch – Driving Between Honeycombed Rock Cliffs!

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• Leslie Gulch is a stunning rugged canyon with unique rock formations • The areaContinue Reading

Wildcat Creek Covered Bridge

Wildcat Creek Covered Bridge – The Bridge With Its Own Coin!

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• Wildcat Creek Covered Bridge is open for vehicle traffic • Lane County minted coinsContinue Reading

Haystackbutte Rockhounding

Haystack Butte Rockhounding – Rockhounding in the Owyhee Area

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• Haystack Butte is a remote area known for its distinctive colorful jasperContinue Reading

Sheep Rock and Blue Basin, John Day Fossil Bed, Oregon

Sheep Rock at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

2024-03-03

• Sheep Rock has the widest array of attractions and activities within the national parkContinue Reading

Painted Hills

Painted Hills – Colorful Unit of John Day Fossil Beds

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• Painted Hills is a colorful part of John Day Fossil Bed • The appearanceContinue Reading

Sheep Rock and Blue Basin, John Day Fossil Bed, Oregon

John Day Fossil Beds – A Place to See the Ancient History of Our Planet

2024-02-29

• The John Day Fossil Beds is home to the world’s most extensive fossil collectionContinue Reading

Smelt Sands State Recreation Site Beach

Smelt Sands State Recreation Site – Stunning Views And Rich History!

2023-10-23

• Smelt Sands State Recreation Site will take your breath away with stunning views •Continue Reading

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