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Southern Oregon (Page 4)

Nickel Mountain Mine - Riddle Rockhounding

Nickel Mountain Rockhounding: Garnierite and Chrysoprase

2021-10-06

• Nickel Mountain Mine tailing is the only site to find garnierite and chrysoprase NickelContinue Reading

Colliding Rivers Viewpoint

Colliding Rivers – The Only Place in the U.S. Where Rivers Collide

2021-08-04

• Colliding Rivers is the only place in the US where a rare colliding phenomenonContinue Reading

Crowfoot Falls Swimming

Scenic Crowfoot Falls of Southern Oregon

2021-08-01

Access to Crowfoot Falls is privately owned and closed to the public • Crowfoot FallsContinue Reading

Cow Creek Gold Panning

Cow Creek Gold Panning & Rockhounding – Classical Prospecting Paradise

2021-07-18

• Lower Cow Creek is a productive spot for recreational gold prospectors • In additionContinue Reading

Wolf Creek Falls - Oregon

Wolf Creek Falls – Hike to the Hidden Waterfall in the Umpqua National Forest

2021-07-11

• Wolf Creek Falls is a hidden beauty in the lush ancient forest • TheContinue Reading

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.

Little River – Oregon Waterfalls, Swimming & Hidden Forest Spots

2021-06-28

• Little River is a peaceful river corridor in a scenic forest setting Within aContinue Reading

Cow Creek Rockhounding and Swimming

Cow Creek Back Country Byway – Swimming, Rockhounding & History

2021-06-19

• Cow Creek Back Country Byway, along lower Cow Creek, offers a journey through historyContinue Reading

Lithia Park - Lithia water Ashland

Lithia Park Ashland Attractions and Lithia Mineral Water

2021-02-18

• Crown jewel of Ashland, Lithia Park is the largest urban park in Southern OregonContinue Reading

Welcome Sign Lakewiew

Lakeview & Old-Perpetual Geyser

2020-12-18

Reserve Your Stay in Lakeview • Lakeview is the Tallest Town in Oregon • OneContinue 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

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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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