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Big Eddy - Washougal River

Washougal River Swimming Holes and Other Water Activities

2025-08-31

The Washougal River flows from the Cascade Mountains down to the Columbia River, cutting throughContinue Reading

Witch's Castle Portland: Explore the Stone House in Forest Park - A moss-covered stone structure with colorful graffiti, surrounded by dense forest greenery and trees. The building has a staircase leading up to an elevated entrance

Witch’s Castle Portland: Explore the Stone House in Forest Park

2025-03-12

• Witch’s Castle is located in Forest Park, one of America’s largest city parks •Continue Reading

Henry Hagg Lake

Henry Hagg Lake – State’s Biggest Smallmouth Bass!

2023-08-04

• Henry Hagg Lake holds two state records for smallmouth bass • In 1967 scientistsContinue Reading

Molalla River Swimming - Wagon Wheel Park

Wagon Wheel Park – Summer Destination on the Molalla River

2023-06-28

• Wagon Wheel Park is a great summer destination at the Molalla River • FeaturesContinue 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

Oregon Zoo Portland

Oregon Zoo in Washington Park | Portland

2021-11-27

• Oregon Zoo is a fantastic place for visitors to learn about the animal world OregonContinue Reading

The Grotto Portland

The Grotto – The National Sanctuary | Portland

2021-11-22

• The Grotto is a meditative spot in the beautiful surrounding on top of RockyContinue Reading

West Hills View - Pittock Mansion

Pittock Mansion – A Historic Landmark with Portland’s Best Views

2021-11-03

• Pittock Mansion is a French Renaissance-style house built on the West Hills in 1914Continue Reading

Lan Su Chinese Garden in Old Town

Lan Su Chinese Garden in Old Town – Portland Downtown

2021-10-10

• Lan Su Chinese Garden is a classic Chinese garden in downtown Portland • TheContinue Reading

Dodge Park Sandy River

Dodge Park – Great Spot to Escape Summer Heat in Portland

2021-04-24

• Dodge Park is known as a great spot to escape city heat • ActivitiesContinue Reading

Dabney State Recreation Area | Portland Metro Area

2021-04-24

• Dabney State Recreation Area on the Sandy River is a popular summer destination •Continue Reading

Lewis and Clark State Park

Lewis and Clark State Park on Sandy River | Portland

2021-04-24

• Lewis and Clark State Park is a great place to enjoy the beauty ofContinue Reading

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Wolf Creek Falls Recreation Area in Oregon: The picture "Wolf Creek Falls Recreation Area in Oregon – footbridge over creek and forest" displays a footbridge arching over a flowing creek, surrounded by green forest and rocky banks, with a large rock formation in the background.

Wolf Creek Falls Recreation Area – Forest Trails, Waterfall, and River Access

Happy Beach in Oregon: The picture "Happy Beach in Oregon – large driftwood log on sandy beach" shows a massive weathered driftwood tree lying on the sand near the base of a grassy bluff, with the ocean and distant waves under a clear blue sky.

Happy Camp Beach – Secluded Sandy Shoreline at Netarts Bay

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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