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Natural and historical sites across Oregon

Oregon features natural hot springs, waterfalls, and volcanic landscapes. The state contains geological formations, historic lighthouses, and coastal sections. The region presents desert areas, lakes, mountains, and canyons with various hiking trails.

Natural Bridges Cove
Natural Bridges Cove

Curry County, Oregon

Three rock formations span across the water, creating archways that the Pacific Ocean flows through. Visitors can observe marine life beneath.

Bagby Hot Springs
Bagby Hot Springs

Clackamas County, Oregon

Geothermal springs reaching temperatures of 136°F, surrounded by old forest. Private cedar bathing cabins are available for soaking.

Abiqua Falls
Abiqua Falls

Marion County, Oregon

A 92-foot waterfall flowing over basalt columns. Access requires hiking through steep terrain.

Hole-in-the-Wall Falls
Hole-in-the-Wall Falls

Hood River County, Oregon

A waterfall created in 1938 through a rock tunnel for the Columbia River Highway. Water drops 100 feet to the ground.

Blue Pool (Tamolitch Pool)
Blue Pool (Tamolitch Pool)

Lane County, USA

A natural basin filled with turquoise water fed by underground springs along the McKenzie River.

Oneonta Gorge
Oneonta Gorge

Multnomah County, USA

A narrow canyon with damp rock walls and a 100-foot waterfall at its terminus.

Lost Lake
Lost Lake

Hood River County, USA

An alpine lake with a natural drain hole that depletes water levels during spring months.

Fort Rock State Natural Area
Fort Rock State Natural Area

Lake County, USA

A circular volcanic crater rising 200 feet in desert terrain containing archaeological sites.

The Alvord Desert
The Alvord Desert

Harney County, USA

This salt flat spans 84 square miles with surface temperatures reaching 104°F during summer months.

Cape Perpetua
Cape Perpetua

Lincoln County, USA

A rocky section of coast with tide pools rising 800 feet above sea level.

Sweet Creek Falls
Sweet Creek Falls

Lane County, USA

Multiple water drops along a 2.5-mile forest trail featuring metal walkways and viewing platforms.

Crack in the Ground
Crack in the Ground

Lake County, USA

A volcanic fissure extending 2 miles in length and reaching depths of 70 feet.

Owyhee Canyonlands
Owyhee Canyonlands

Malheur County, USA

This landscape spans 2000 square miles with basalt cliffs, grasslands and a system of canyons and rivers.

Cascade Siskiyou National Monument
Cascade Siskiyou National Monument

Jackson County, USA

The intersection of three mountain ranges hosts over 3500 plant and animal species across varied geological formations.

Hells Canyon National Recreation Area
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area

Wallowa County, USA

This gorge reaches 8000 feet deep and contains remnants of prehistoric Nez Perce Native American settlements.

Pilot Rock
Pilot Rock

Jackson County, USA

A 560-foot volcanic rock tower from the Cretaceous period, visited by hikers and geologists.

Newberry National Volcanic Monument
Newberry National Volcanic Monument

Deschutes County, USA

The volcanic complex contains obsidian fields, underground lava tubes, alpine lakes and the 500-foot-deep Big Obsidian Flow crater.

Cape Meares Lighthouse
Cape Meares Lighthouse

Tillamook County, USA

Built in 1890, the lighthouse stands on a 200-foot cliff and contains the original first-order Fresnel lens.

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Painted Hills Unit
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument - Painted Hills Unit

Wheeler County, USA

The layers of the hills display red, black and gold minerals representing 35 million years of geological history.

Wizard Island
Wizard Island

Klamath County, USA

The volcanic cone rises 763 feet above Crater Lake with a 500-foot-wide crater at its summit.

Toketee Falls
Toketee Falls

Douglas County, USA

A waterfall with two tiers surrounded by a natural amphitheater of hexagonal basalt columns.

Steens Mountain Wilderness
Steens Mountain Wilderness

Harney County, USA

A natural area with steep mountain slopes, glacial valleys and diverse wildlife populations.

Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor
Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor

Curry County, USA

A 12-mile coastal strip with hidden beaches, rocky islands and hiking trails along the cliffs.

Mary D. Hume Shipwreck
Mary D. Hume Shipwreck

Curry County, USA

A historical ship wreck from the 19th century that stranded in the Rogue River after 104 years of service.

Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint
Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint

Terrebonne, Oregon, USA

The viewpoint provides views of the 300-foot deep Crooked River canyon from three bridges representing different construction periods.

Waldo Lake
Waldo Lake

Willamette National Forest, Oregon, USA

The lake sits at 5,414 feet elevation and contains water with very low mineral content. Visibility reaches depths of 157 feet.

Cottonwood Canyon State Park
Cottonwood Canyon State Park

Sherman County, Oregon, USA

The 8,000-acre area encompasses 16 miles of the John Day River with basalt cliffs and prairie grasslands.

Jordan Craters
Jordan Craters

Malheur County, Oregon, USA

A 27-square-mile lava field with black basalt rock formed by volcanic activity approximately 3,200 years ago.

Devil's Staircase Wilderness
Devil's Staircase Wilderness

Douglas County, USA

The area contains dense forest regions and steep trails with minimal infrastructure for visitors.

Tillamook Rock Light
Tillamook Rock Light

Clatsop County, USA

The lighthouse, built in 1881, stands on a rock island 2 kilometers off the Oregon coast.

Munson Creek Falls
Munson Creek Falls

Tillamook County, USA

A 95-meter waterfall in a forested area with old cedar and spruce trees.

Paulina Peak
Paulina Peak

Deschutes County, USA

The 2434-meter summit provides views of the Cascade Range, high desert and two volcanic lakes.

Humbug Mountain State Park
Humbug Mountain State Park

Curry County, USA

The park contains 6 miles of forest trails leading to the 1,875-foot summit with views of the Pacific Ocean.

Fort Stevens State Park
Fort Stevens State Park

Clatsop County, USA

The park contains World War II military installations, the steel skeleton of the 1906 stranded ship and 9 miles of sandy beach.

Port Orford Heads State Park
Port Orford Heads State Park

Curry County, USA

The park features 2 miles of coastal trails and a museum in the former 1934 Coast Guard station.

Vista House at Crown Point
Vista House at Crown Point

Multnomah County, USA

The 1918 octagonal stone building stands on a 725-foot rocky promontory above the Columbia River.

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