Musick Guard Station is currently closed due to extensive vandalism and destruction of property. The severe damage has made the location unfit for use at this time. Repairs and modifications need to …
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Henline Falls Trail currently CLOSED due to the 2020 Beachie Creek Fire. As we researched hikes for the summer, one hike appeared again and again. It was like this echo with vague …
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Puma Campground is currently closed due to the Bedrock Fire in 2023. Updated 2/23/2026 – the campground is still closed and probably will be for the foreseeable future. All of the trees …
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Nestled deep in the heart of the Cascade Mountains and bordered by miles of national forest lies a quiet campground where solitude is nearly guaranteed. Lund Park Campground boasts just 10 sites …
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During a camping trip at a nearby campground, we took a short day hike to Slick Creek Cave. Slick Creek Cave is a small cave and is an easy hike from Bedrock Campground. …
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While paging through an Oregon State Parks guide, I noticed a listing for a state park less than an hour from home, Thompson’s Mill State Heritage Site. What is this?! I thought …
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If you like rocks–even a tiny bit–then you have to shop for thundereggs with your kids. The best place in Oregon to buy thundereggs is at Richardson’s Rock Ranch near Madras, Oregon. …
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A road paved with glass. That’s how I think of Glass Butte, Oregon, now that we’ve been there. The road sparkled in the sunlight and the glass crunched under our feet. It …
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Salt Creek Falls is one of our favorite stops on Oregon’s Highway 58, which links the valley to Central Oregon over the Willamette Pass. It’s a great place for a quick rest …
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Willamalane’s Thurston Hills Natural Area in Springfield, Oregon, is the perfect hike for families and it’s right in town, making it even better. There are lots of options for trails, including mountain …
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The fire roared down the canyon, shutting off escape routes and filling the air with thick smoke. Miles of trail burned as the raging inferno trapped 153 hikers behind a wall of …
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We love solitude, quiet, and remote camping spots. Our family carries enough chaos (with 6 kids!) so we seek out the calmest and most private places possible for setting up our tent. …