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Willamette Valley (Page 4)

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

Fall Creek Lake - Lakeside

Fall Creek Lake – Lakeside 1 & 2

2017-07-17

• Lakeside 1 & 2 are popular swimming spots with sandy and grassy beaches FallContinue Reading

North Shore Fall Creek Lake

Fall Creek Lake – North Shore Day Use

2017-07-17

• Fall Creek Lake North Shore offers a variety of recreational activities Fall Creek NationalContinue Reading

Quartzville Creek

Quartzville Creek Recreation Corridor

2017-07-12

The Quartzville Back Country Byway runs along the waters of Foster Lake, Green Peter Reservoir,Continue Reading

Molalla River Swimming

Molalla River Day-Use Site 2 – Molalla River Swimming

2017-07-12

• Molalla River Day-Use Site 2 is a secluded scenic river spot • Large rockContinue Reading

Molalla River Day Use Site 4

Molalla River Day-Use Site 4 – Molalla River Swimming

2017-07-11

• Molalla River Day-Use Site 4 offers a great escape from a summer heat •Continue Reading

Three Bears Recreation Site - Molalla River

Three Bears Recreation Site – Molalla River Swimming & Camping

2017-07-08

• Three Bears Recreation Site is a pristine river oasis in the western red cedarContinue Reading

Sunnyside County Park

Sunnyside County Park – Summer Oasis at Foster Lake

2017-07-05

• Sunnyside County Park is a great destination for all water loversContinue Reading

Yellowbottom

Best Swimming Holes near Eugene

2017-07-05

The Eugene area includes the southern part of the Willamette Valley, the west side ofContinue Reading

Little North Fork Swimming Spot

Little North Fork Swimming Spot | Little North Santiam River

2016-06-30

• Little North Fork Swimming Spot is a great swimming destination • A clear swimmingContinue Reading

Sharps Creek

Sharps Creek Swimming | Cascade Mountains

2016-06-28

• Sharps Creek is a natural oasis in the lush forest of the Cascade MountainsContinue Reading

Blowout Creek-Detroit Lake

Detroit Lake Area Swimming | Cascade Mountains

2016-06-27

• A beautiful reservoir with warm water in the summer months • Plenty of waterContinue Reading

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