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Willamette Valley (Page 3)

Mount Angel Abbey

Mount Angel – A Piece of Bavaria in the Pacific Northwest

2019-05-05

• Mount Angel is a bavarian-style city of Oregon • The city is home toContinue Reading

Bear Creek - North Fork Santiam River

Bear Creek Park – Summer Haven on Little North Santiam River

2019-03-29

• Bear Creek is a great destination for summer outdoor activities • Rocky wading andContinue Reading

Brice Creek Falls

Brice Creek Falls – Waterfalls, Swimming Holes, and Canyon Adventures

2018-06-10

• Brice Creek Falls is a gorgeous deep plunge pool formed by waterfalls • EasilyContinue Reading

Brice Creek - Lund Park

Brice Creek Trail – Hiking, Swimming, Camping, & Rockhounding

2018-06-10

• Brice Creek Trail is a popular hiking area in the Umpqua National ForestContinue Reading

Quartzville Creek

Willamette Valley Rockhounding Sites

2018-03-11

There are plenty of opportunities for rock collecting not far away from the large citiesContinue Reading

Ten Falls Hike - Silver Falls

Ten Falls Hike – Silver Falls State Park

2017-09-10

• Silver Falls Park is extremely popular for its scenery, gorgeous waterfalls, and Ten FallsContinue Reading

Rock Creek Swimming Hole

Rock Creek Swimming Hole | Santiam State Forest

2017-08-25

• A secluded Rock Creek swimming hole is hidden deep in the forest • FallsContinue Reading

McKercher Park Swimming

McKercher County Park: Perfect Outdoor Escape on the Calapooia River

2017-08-03

• A shady stretch of the Calapooia River running through basalt rock layers • FeaturesContinue Reading

Bedrock Swimming Hole

Bedrock Swimming – Fall Creek Recreation Area

2017-07-19

• Bedrock swimming hole is a great spot on the peaceful section of Fall CreekContinue Reading

Fall Creek - Clark Creek

Clark Creek – Fall Creek Recreation Area

2017-07-19

• A swimming hole near Clark Creek Campground is accessible by a short trail •Continue Reading

Fall Creek - Big Pool

Big Pool Swimming – Fall Creek Recreation Area

2017-07-19

• One of the excellent swimming holes on Fall Creek near Big Pool Campground •Continue Reading

Fall Creek - Broken Bowl

Broken Bowl Swimming – Fall Creek Recreation Area

2017-07-19

• A narrow and deep stretch of the creek with interesting rock formations The beautifulContinue Reading

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Dumont Creek Campground – Secluded Retreat on the South Umpqua River

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