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Southern Oregon

Myrtle Creek Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "Myrtle Creek Rockhounding in Oregon – riverbank with parked car and tree-lined hillside" shows a tranquil bend of the river with a stony shore in the foreground, a white car parked near the water's edge, and lush, forested hills forming a green backdrop beneath a blue sky.

Myrtle Creek Rockhounding – South Umpqua River Gravel Bars

2026-02-06
Ash Flat Campground in Oregon: The picture "Ash Flat Campground in Oregon – rocky shore with gear and floating tubes" depicts a rocky riverbank lined with green bushes, where a blue sleeping bag and various personal items are scattered near the water's edge, along with black inflatable tubes ready for floating.

Ash Flat Campground – Year-Round Escape to the South Umpqua River

2026-02-03
Boulder Creek Campground in Oregon: The picture "Boulder Creek Campground in Oregon – picnic table and fire ring in the forest" shows a wooden picnic table and benches sitting on bare earth surrounded by large mossy boulders, with a metal fire ring and wooden seats nearby, all set in a dense, green forest.

Boulder Creek Campground – Quiet Retreat along the South Umpqua River

2026-02-02
Dumont Creek Campground in Oregon: The picture "Dumont Creek Campground in Oregon – river with mossy rocks and dense forest backdrop" shows a flowing river bordered by moss-covered boulders and thick vegetation, with evergreen trees rising up steep hillsides and a blue inner tube floating in the water.

Dumont Creek Campground – Secluded Retreat on the South Umpqua River

2026-02-01
White Creek Campground in Oregon: The picture "White Creek Campground in Oregon – forested creek with reflections" features a peaceful, slow-moving creek bordered by dense green forest, with tall trees and bushes reflected in the water on a sunny day.

White Creek Campground – Secluded Forest Retreat on the Little River

2026-01-30
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

2026-01-23
Dry Creek Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "Dry Creek Rockhounding in Oregon close-up of dry hillside" shows a close-up view of a rocky, dry hillside covered in tufts of yellow grass and scattered sagebrush, with pine trees visible in the background.

Dry Creek Rockhounding – Hunt Red Jasper on Oregon’s Volcanic Ridge

2025-10-29
Cedar Creek Campground - Brice Creek, Oregon

Cedar Creek Campground – Gateway to Brice Creek Adventures in Oregon

2025-10-01
Brice Creek - Lund Park Campground, Oregon

Lund Park Campground – Brice Creek Camping in the Umpqua National Forest

2025-09-30
Coquille River Falls Oregon Hiking: Close-up view of multiple streams of Coquille River Falls flowing over large rocks with greenery along the cliffside.

Coquille River Falls – Remote Waterfall Hike in the Rogue River-Siskiyou Forest

2025-07-16
Myrtle Creek Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "Myrtle Creek Rockhounding in Oregon – historic arched bridge over the river" shows a classic concrete arch bridge crossing the green river, surrounded by wildflowers and shrubs in the foreground, with tree-covered hills and partly cloudy skies in the background.

Myrtle Creek Charm with Covered Bridges & River Adventures

2025-03-28
Toketee Falls - Oregon Must Visit Waterfall

Toketee Falls – A Stunning Oregon Waterfall with Columnar Basalt Formations

2025-03-12

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Clear Lake Oregon – Explore a 3,000-Year-Old Underwater Forest

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

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