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Southern Oregon is hiding a gem that you may not have heard about: Floras Lake and Floras Lake State Park. Just 17 miles south of Bandon Oregon, this sandy bottom fresh water lake is the perfect spot for beginner and intermediate kiteboarders and windsurfers. With...
Devil's Lake Campground at the Devil's Lake State Recreation Area is the only Oregon coast campground found right in the middle of a city. This has always been a popular spot for summertime recreation in Lincoln City, and many families were glad when it reopened on...
Everyone has a favorite trail or waterfall they love to visit in Oregon. Unfortunately many much loved areas have become overcrowded, especially spots within an hour or two of the Portland Metro area. It can be hard to find solitude in the crowds. Oregon is a state...
Birds sing, a gentle breeze blows wispy white clouds across the blue sky, and the warmth of the sun on your face reminds you why you've come: to escape into the wilderness of Oregon's stunning high desert. Perhaps you've come to see the John Day Fossil Beds, or to...
Oregon is home to some amazing hot springs, but one of our favorites is Belknap Hot Springs. Located just over an hour East of Eugene Oregon on the beautiful McKenzie River, Belknap Hot Springs is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. The McKenzie River Trail just a...
The dense forests, lakes, rivers and waterfalls of the Pacific Northwest make Oregon a magical place to take a long visit. One experience that makes a trip to Oregon even more magical is a stay in a cozy treehouse. Whether it's on warm sunny days, in the fall when the...
The Steens Mountains, located in Southeast Oregon, is a breathtaking wonder that must be seen to be believed. This magnificent range of peaks rises to an elevation of over 9,700 feet and stretches over 50 miles, offering visitors endless opportunities to explore its...
Starting on August 10th, 2020 there will be increased fees for non-Oregon residents to camp at an Oregon State Park. The fee is temporary and is supposed to help recuperate lost funding from park closures earlier in the year due to Covid-19, and lost lottery funding....
If you love waterfalls and are looking for an Oregon adventure, this is it. Silver Falls State Park is one of Oregon's most popular parks and with good reason. The stunning natural beauty at this site is something that will stick with you long after the end of your...
Some think of Northeastern Oregon as wide open empty spaces and little to do. What many don't realize is that some of Oregon's prettiest and most stunning areas are tucked away and hidden in the mountains and wilderness of Oregon's Northeast corner. This part of...
If you love stargazing but live in the city, it can be hard to see stars at night because of light pollution. You may want to check out one of the four astronomical observatories in Oregon, that offer professional telescopes used for astronomy research. Some...
Vast, sweeping landscapes that take your breath away. Trails into high mountain lakes with pristine and chemically pure water. Snowy mountains reflected in icy lakes, and pillars of rock shooting up out of the earth. This is Oregon's high desert, and it's a place...