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Southern Oregon (Page 6)

Illinois River - Sixmiles

Top Southern Oregon Swimming Locations

2019-07-02

From incredible mountain lakes in the Cascades to quiet river swimming spots tucked away inContinue Reading

Jacksonville Southern Oregon

Jacksonville – City-Sized Time-Machine in Southern Oregon

2019-03-06

• Jacksonville is a city-sized time-machine, allowing to go back as far as the 19thContinue Reading

Downtown Medford

Medford – From Obscure Train Station To 4th Largest Metro Area

2019-03-06

• Medford started as a train station in the backcountry but became 4th largest metroContinue Reading

Lithia Park - Butler-Perozzi Fountain

Ashland – Best Small Art Town in Southern Oregon

2019-03-06

• Ashland is named as America’s best small town • Southern Oregon’s cultural center hostsContinue Reading

Umpqua River

Rock & Mineral Collecting – Southern Oregon Rockhounding

2018-03-14

Southern Oregon offers abundant opportunities for recreational rock and mineral collecting. Riverbeds, creek banks, andContinue Reading

Hart mountain Rock Hunts

Lake County Rockhounding Sites | Southeastern Oregon

2018-02-26

The Lake County rock hounding sites are known for their great deposits of rocks andContinue Reading

Lithia Springs

Lithia Springs Resort – A Natural Mineral Wonder in Ashland

2017-06-11

• Lithia Springs Resort provides a great experience with a touch of luxury • FeaturesContinue Reading

Hunters Hot Springs

Hunters Hot Springs Resort & Old Perpetual Geyser

2016-12-01

• Hunters Hot Springs is well-known for “Old Perpetual Geyser” • Features a swimming-size poolContinue Reading

Hart Mountain Hot Springs

Hart Mountain Hot Springs (Antelope): High Desert Adventure

2016-09-09

• Hart Mountain Hot Springs is a collection of hot springs within Antelope Refuge HartContinue Reading

Willow Lake

Willow Lake | Southern Oregon

2016-08-10

• Willow Lake is a scenic lake with woody shores and sandy beaches • TheContinue Reading

Hyatt Reservoir Oregon

Hyatt Lake Recreation Area | Southern Oregon

2016-08-02

• Hyatt Lake is a perfect getaway in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument • Offers opportunitiesContinue Reading

Emigrant Lake

Emigrant Lake – Ashland | Southern Oregon

2016-08-02

• Emigrant Lake is a warm water lake with sandy beaches • The lake isContinue 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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