Sandy River Swimming – Portland Metro Area
There is nothing more healing to the mind and the soul than moments with nature. When planning for weekend summer adventures, choose a destination that will offer you the best recreation while …
Alsea River Swimming & Crayfishing – Oregon Coast Range
The Alsea River originates from the confluence of the North Fork and South Fork of the Alsea River near the Alsea town. Snaking down approximately 50 miles west on its way to …
Alsea Falls Recreation Site – Oregon Coast Range
Scenic Alsea Falls in the old-growth lush forest is a must-visit attraction for those who love the sound of cascading waterfalls and tranquility of wild nature. Situated along National Back County Byway …
Smith River Falls – Oregon Coast
Located 26 miles from the coastal town Reedsport, a popular summer destination Smith River Falls Recreation Site features excellent swimming and rock jumping pools and flat rocks for sunbathing. Surrounded by old-growth …
Woahink Lake – Oregon Coast
Located a few miles south of Florence, the 820-acre Woahink Lake is the largest of the three coastal freshwater lakes within the boundary of Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park. One of …
Cleawox Lake | Swimming & Fishing – Oregon Coast
A popular summer destination, Cleawox Lake conveniently located near Highway 101, in Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park, about four miles south of Florence. Separated from the Pacific Ocean by 1.5 miles …
Honeyman State Park – Oregon Coast
Honeyman State Park, also known as the Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park, is the second largest Oregon State Park, covering 515 acres. Honeyman State Park was built by the Civilian Conservation …
Wild Mushrooms Harvesting Techniques: Picking or Cutting
The debate over which technique between picking or cutting is better for harvesting wild mushrooms doesn’t seem to be leaving us any time soon. Each technique seems to have its own proponents. …
Borax Hot Springs & Borax Lake – Southeastern Oregon
A geological phenomenon of southeastern Oregon, Borax Hot Springs is one of the three main geothermal springs of the Alvord Basin. Belonging to the same fault zone, Alvord and Mickey Hot Springs are …
Brice Creek Falls Swimming & Cliff Jumping
Brice Creek runs through the scenic canyon of the western slope of the Cascade Mountains. It flows into the Row River which in turns empties into the Willamette River. Due to its …