Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint in Oregon Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint in Oregon is a great location for overlooking the miles of beach, as well as admiring the
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Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint in Oregon Bald Peak is located within the Wilamette Valley wine region between Hillsboro and Newberg. It sits at an elevation of 1600′, making
Visiting Tumalo Falls in Oregon Lying within the Deschutes National Forest, Tumalo Falls is about 25 minutes west of Bend, Oregon. The day use area with picnic areas and
Newberry National Volcanic Monument in Oregon Central Oregon’s landscape is very different than that of the Northwest part, where we live. It is considered high dessert, has dry summer’s and
Umpqua River Lighthouse Located at Winchester Bay, the Umpqua River Lighthouse has two claims to fame in Oregon history. It was the first lighthouse built on the Oregon coast
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse Yaquina Bay Lighthouse has a different story than most lighthouses. It was only lit for three years before going dark due to the addition of the
Yaquina Head Lighthouse Yaquina Head Lighthouse is among the most popular light stations on the west coast. It is also the tallest lighthouse in Oregon, standing at 93 feet.
Coquille River Lighthouse As commercial shipments became popular in the 1880’s a jetty was built to deepen the mouth of the Coquille River. The next step was building the
Cape Blanco Lighthouse Cape Blanco Lighthouse sits 250 feet above sea level on a grassy bluff with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Built in 1870, it is the
Cape Arago Lighthouse Located on Chiefs Island, 12 miles southwest of Coos Bay, is Cape Arago Lighthouse – Oregon’s most recently built lighthouse. This light station was built in