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This Stunning Oregon State Park is Barely Known, And Opens in Spring

This Stunning Oregon State Park is Barely Known, And Opens in Spring

by Tyler James | Mar 8, 2017 | Adventures, Featured, Oregon Waterfall Stories & News, Travel

There are at least 238 waterfalls in Oregon, and there are so many that don’t get the recognition they deserve. This little hidden gem is known as White River Falls State Park, and you will find just 35 miles south of The Dalles, along Highway 216. One person on...
Hug Point on the Oregon Coast: The Only Guide You’ll Need

Hug Point on the Oregon Coast: The Only Guide You’ll Need

by Tyler James | Sep 24, 2016 | Adventures, Oregon Coast, Oregon Waterfall Stories & News, Travel

Hug Point State Recreation Site may be small in size, but it packs a big punch when it comes to outdoor adventure. This hidden gem, just a stone’s throw away from Cannon Beach, boasts not only a spectacular coastline but also a fascinating glimpse into local...
Abiqua Falls: Oregon’s Hidden Gem of Natural Beauty

Abiqua Falls: Oregon’s Hidden Gem of Natural Beauty

by Tyler James | Sep 8, 2016 | Adventures, Hiking, Oregon Waterfall Stories & News

When you first learn about and begin researching Abiqua Falls, you’ll find countless photos of nature addicts hiking into this serene and somewhat hidden spot in the Santiam State Forest. It’s actually part of the same geological formation as the waterfalls...
12 Best Hikes Near Portland, Oregon: Easy to Moderate Trails

12 Best Hikes Near Portland, Oregon: Easy to Moderate Trails

by Tyler James | Jun 8, 2016 | Adventures, Hiking, Oregon Waterfall Stories & News, Portland Stories & Local News, Travel, Western Oregon

Planning details reviewed September 9, 2026. Portland is one of the rare cities where you can start the morning under a cathedral of firs, eat lunch beside a waterfall, and still be back downtown for dinner. The best hikes near Portland, Oregon range from creekside...
Salt Creek Falls & Diamond Creek Falls Hike: Trail Guide

Salt Creek Falls & Diamond Creek Falls Hike: Trail Guide

by Tyler James | Mar 9, 2016 | Adventures, Aerial, Videos

Salt Creek Falls and Diamond Creek Falls give you two very different waterfall experiences from one trailhead near Oakridge. The first is a 286-foot plunge you can see after a short, paved walk. The second rewards hikers who continue into the forest on the 3.2-mile...
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