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Oregon Wonders (Page 2)

Hole-In-The-Ground

Hole-In-The-Ground | Central Oregon

2020-11-26

Hole-In-The-Ground is a crater created by a volcanic steam explosion, also known as a maar.Continue Reading

Greaser Petroglyph Oregon

Greaser Petroglyph Site | Southern Oregon

2020-11-03

• Greaser Petroglyph Site is a unique evidence of Indian rock art traditions • SiteContinue Reading

Picture Rock Pass Petroglyphs

Picture Rock Pass Petroglyphs Site | Southern Oregon

2020-10-28

• Picture Rock Pass Petroglyphs Site is a unique example of Indian culture • SiteContinue Reading

Crack-in-the-Ground

Crack-In-The-Ground Hike – A Journey Through the Depth

2020-10-26

• Crack in the Ground is a unique geological wonder near the Christmas Valley •Continue Reading

Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge

Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge Adventures: Things to Do and See

2020-06-04

• Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge was established for wildlife conservation purposes • The refuge offersContinue Reading

Smith Rock - Monkey Face Climbing

Smith Rock State Park | Central Oregon

2020-05-15

• Smith Rock State Park is the most beautiful natural wonder of the Oregon highContinue Reading

Multnomah Falls

Multnomah Falls – The Tallest Waterfall in Oregon

2020-03-02

• Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in Oregon • The area is known forContinue Reading

Lava Cast Forest

Lava Cast Forest – Hiking Through Ancient Lava Flows

2019-03-28

• Lava Cast Forest was established as a geological special interest area • Hot moltenContinue Reading

Peter Iredale Shipwreck

Peter Iredale Shipwreck – Exploring Oregon’s Famous Wreck

2019-03-09

• Peter Iredale Shipwreck is a historical landmark of the North Oregon Coast • SandContinue Reading

Sea Lion Caves – Nature’s Spectacle in America’s Largest Sea Cave

2019-02-11

• Identified by the Guinness Book of World Records as America’s largest sea cave •Continue Reading

Cape Perpetua - Thors Well

Cook’s Chasm – Tidal Symphony of Spouting Horn & Thor’s Well

2019-02-04

• Cook’s Chasm is the stage for the Pacific Ocean’s performance • At high tide,Continue Reading

Shanghai Tunnels

Shanghai Tunnels – Portland Old Town

2019-01-09

Used with permission of Cascade Geographic Society/Shanghai Tunnel Tours, © 2017 • Shanghai Tunnels isContinue Reading

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Stinkingwater Petrified Wood – Clear Creek Rockhounding in Eastern Oregon: The picture "Stinkingwater Petrified Wood – Clear Creek hand holding petrified wood" features a close-up of a person's hand holding a piece of brown and tan petrified wood, with a blurred sandy background.

Stinkingwater Petrified Wood – Clear Creek Rockhounding in Eastern Oregon

Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint in Oregon: The picture "Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint creek, pebbles, and driftwood" shows a shallow, clear creek flowing over smooth pebbles with weathered driftwood scattered along the banks and a sandy bluff in the background, beneath a sunny sky.

Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State Scenic Viewpoint – Beach Access on the Oregon Coast

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Myers Creek Beach in Oregon: The picture "Myers Creek Beach driftwood and wildflowers" features a sweeping view of the sandy beach lined with scattered driftwood, rocky sea stacks in the surf, and bright pink wildflowers blooming in the foreground beside coastal vegetation.

Myers Creek Beach – Cave Rock, Sea Stacks, and Tidepools

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