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Southern Oregon (Page 3)

Applegate Lake, Oregon - Applegate Dam

Da-Ku-Be-Te-De – Swayne Viewpoint – The Best Place to See the Applegate Lake

2023-08-31

• Da-Ku-Be-Te-De – Swayne Viewpoint and Trailhead is an excellent place to enjoy scenic viewsContinue Reading

Applegate Reservoir, Oregon - Carberry Swim Area

Carberry Swim Area and Campground – Outdoor Fun at Applegate Lake

2023-08-30

• Carberry Swim Area is a serene swimming hole on the edge of the ApplegateContinue Reading

Fish Hatchery County Park

Fish Hatchery County Park – Hiking And Swimming Paradise in Southern Oregon

2023-08-30

• Fish Hatchery County Park is a great site on the bank of the AplegateContinue Reading

McKee Bridge Day Use Area

McKee Bridge Day-Use Area – Oregon Country-Style Wedding Spot!

2023-08-29

• McKee Bridge Day-Use Area and Community Kitchen is a unique historic site • TheContinue Reading

McKee Covered Bridge – One of Oregon’s Tallest Covered Bridges!

2023-08-29

• McKee Covered Bridge is the oldest covered bridge remaining at its original locationContinue Reading

Har-Tish Park Campground Hiking at Applegate Lake, Southern Oregon

Hart-Tish Park Day-Use & Campground – Scenic Southern Oregon Escape

2023-08-21

• Hart-Tish Park is a great spot for camping, picnicking, lake access, and nearby hikingContinue Reading

Cantrall Buckley County Park

Cantrall Buckley County Park – Two Miles Of Applegate River Frontage!

2023-08-21

• Cantrall Buckley County Park has nearly two miles of river frontage • The parkContinue Reading

Lost Creek Lake

Lost Creek Lake – Fishing and Hiking Paradise in Southern Oregon

2023-08-18

• Lost Creek Lake is an artificial reservoir in a mountainous valley of the RiverContinue Reading

Galesville Reservoir

Galesville Reservoir and Chief Miwaleta County Park in Southern Oregon

2023-07-14

• Galesville Reservoir is an artificial lake created by Galesville Dam • The dam wasContinue Reading

Fremont Forest

Crane Creek Thunderegg Bed in Fremont Forest at Lakeview

2023-06-23

• Crane Creek Thunderegg Bed is a remote destination in the Fremont National Forest ReserveContinue Reading

Oregon Myrtlewood

Unique Oregon Myrtlewood – From Pest Control To Currency

2022-07-30

• Oregon Myrtlewood is a rare plant, native to the coastal forests of Oregon andContinue Reading

Sixes River - Elephant Rock CReek

Sixes River – A Scenic Coastal Haven for Outdoor Adventures

2022-06-28

• Sixes River is popular among recreational gold prospectors • Most of the river banksContinue Reading

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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

South Umpqua River Rockhounding in Oregon: The picture "South Umpqua River Rockhounding in Oregon – gray rock outcrops along riverside trail" shows smooth, light and dark gray rock formations covered in patches of grass and wildflowers, with a person walking along a sandy trail beside the river in the background.

South Umpqua River Rockhounding – 30 Miles of Gravel Bars

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

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

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