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Willamette Valley (Page 5)

North Fork Park

North Fork Park – Summer Oasis on Little North Santiam River

2016-06-17

• North Fork Park is a popular destination on a hot summer day • AContinue Reading

Feyrer Park - Molalla River

Feyrer Park – Molalla River

2016-06-17

• Feyrer Park is a popular summer destination on the bank of the Molalla RiverContinue Reading

Lake Creek Falls

Lake Creek Falls & Slide Rock | Oregon Coast Range

2016-06-15

• Lake Creek Falls is a popular summer destination near Triangle Lake • Features multitudeContinue Reading

Foster Lake – Lewis Creek Park

Lewis Creek Park – Foster Lake Swimming

2016-06-15

• Lewis Creek Park is a great summer destination on the Foster LakeContinue Reading

Metzler River park

Metzler Park – Clear Creek Swimming Hole

2016-06-15

• Metzler Park is a secluded place in a short distance from Portland • FeaturesContinue Reading

Three Pools

Three Pools – Opal Creek Wilderness | Cascade Mountains

2016-06-15

• Three Pools is a scenic river flowing over ancient volcanic basalt rocks • FeaturesContinue Reading

Three Bears Recreation Site - Molalla River

Top Swimming Holes near Salem: Discover Local Hidden Gems

2016-06-09

The Cascade Mountains and Willamette Valley are characterized by a patterned symmetry of freshwater lakes,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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