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Portland Metro Area

Big Eddy - Washougal River, Washington

Washougal River Swimming Holes and Other Water Activities

2025-08-31
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
Henry Hagg Lake

Henry Hagg Lake – State’s Biggest Smallmouth Bass!

2023-08-04
Molalla River Swimming - Wagon Wheel Park

Wagon Wheel Park – Popular Swimming Hole on the Molalla River, Oregon

2023-06-28
Japanese Garden Portland Oregon

Japanese Garden in Washington Park | Portland

2021-12-14
Oregon Zoo Portland, Oregon

Oregon Zoo in Washington Park | Portland

2021-11-27
The Grotto Portland

The Grotto – The National Sanctuary | Portland

2021-11-22
West Hills View - Pittock Mansion

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

2021-11-03
Lan Su Chinese Garden in Old Town

Lan Su Chinese Garden in Old Town – Portland Downtown

2021-10-10
Dodge Park Sandy River

Dodge Park – Great Spot to Escape Summer Heat in Portland

2021-04-24

Dabney State Recreation Area | Portland Metro Area

2021-04-24
Lewis and Clark State Park

Lewis and Clark State Park on Sandy River | Portland

2021-04-24

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Molalla Eye, Oregon: Scenic Swimming & Fishing Spot on the Molalla River – Molalla Eye Aerial Rim Molalla Eye, Oregon: Scenic Swimming & Fishing Spot on the Molalla River – The picture "Molalla Eye Aerial Rim" is a high perspective shot looking down into the river’s vivid blue-green waters as swimmers relax along the semi-circular stone bank of a narrow, winding canyon.

Molalla Eye: Swimming, Fishing & Basalt Rosette on the Molalla River

Butte Creek Falls Trail: Hiking to Upper & Lower Falls Oregon – Butte Creek Falls Wooden Bridge Butte Creek Falls Trail: Hiking to Upper & Lower Falls Oregon – The picture "Butte Creek Falls Wooden Bridge" displays a rustic wooden footbridge along the forest trail, surrounded by lush ferns and moss-draped trees with dappled sunlight creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Butte Creek Falls Trail: Hike to Waterfalls in Oregon’s Santiam State Forest

Lower Butte Creek Falls Oregon – Lower Butte Creek Falls Pool Lower Butte Creek Falls Oregon: The picture "Lower Butte Creek Falls Pool" shows a scenic waterfall dropping into a round, emerald-green pool surrounded by lush cliffs, with a large fallen tree leaning across the water and dense forest in the background.

Lower Butte Creek Falls, Oregon: Hike to a Scenic Waterfall in Santiam State Forest

Upper Butte Creek Falls Oregon – Upper Butte Creek Falls Long Exposure Upper Butte Creek Falls Oregon: The picture "Upper Butte Creek Falls Long Exposure" shows a long-exposure view of the waterfall, giving the falling water a silky effect as it pours into a vibrant green forest pool with a stony bottom and logs at the water’s edge.

Upper Butte Creek Falls, Oregon: A Short Hike to a Hidden Grotto

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