Catherine Creek State Park spans 168 acres in a serene canyon along Catherine Creek in Union County, Oregon, about 24 miles southwest of La Grande near Route 203, framed by ponderosa pines and crystal-clear waters ideal for trout fishing and cooling off.
Otter Crest State Scenic Viewpoint is a stunning coastal park in Lincoln County, Oregon, USA, perched 500 feet above the Pacific Ocean along the Otter Crest Loop off Highway 101 between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, offering breathtaking panoramic views of crescent-shaped sandy beaches to the south, rocky cliffs to the north, and landmarks like Cape Foulweather and Devil's Punchbowl.
William M. Tugman State Park is a serene 560-acre coastal retreat straddling Coos and Douglas counties in Oregon, USA, situated on the shores of Eel Lake about 8 miles south of Reedsport along U.S. Route 101 near Lakeside.
Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint is a popular day-use park in Multnomah County, Oregon, USA, located near milepost 28 on the Historic Columbia River Highway, accessible off I-84 Exit 28 about 15 miles east of Portland near Corbett.
Proxy Falls, a stunning 226-foot cascade waterfall in Oregon's Willamette National Forest near McKenzie Pass within the Three Sisters Wilderness, plunges in two shimmering veils from springs on North Sister's shoulder into porous lava rock that makes the water vanish underground at the base, surrounded by mossy cliffs, lava fields, and dense conifer forests.
Alsea Bay Historic Interpretive Center is a public facility in Waldport, Oregon, USA, owned by the city and located adjacent to the Alsea Bay Bridge, featuring exhibits on Oregon coastal bridges, local transportation history, Native American heritage, and Waldport artifacts.
Starvation Creek State Park is a compact day-use state park in the Columbia River Gorge near Hood River, Oregon, USA, renowned for its stunning 186-190-foot Starvation Creek Falls, accessible just 50 feet from the parking lot via a short boardwalk with picnic tables offering direct views.
Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint is a 59-acre oceanfront day-use state park in Lincoln County, Oregon, USA, perched on a forested bluff between Whale Cove and Rocky Creek, just two miles south of Depoe Bay along U.S. Highway 101.
Lake Owyhee State Park is a remote 2,000-acre desert oasis along the northeastern shore of Oregon's longest reservoir—a 53-mile-long canyon lake formed by the Owyhee Dam on the Owyhee River in Malheur County, 28 miles south of Ontario near Adrian.
Port Orford Heads State Park is a coastal state park in Curry County, southern Oregon, USA, perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean above the town of Port Orford.
Tryon Creek State Natural Area is Oregon's only state park within a major metropolitan area, spanning 658 acres of lush second-growth forest straddling Multnomah and Clackamas counties in southwest Portland along Tryon Creek, just 15 minutes from downtown between Boones Ferry Road and Terwilliger Boulevard.
Oaks Amusement Park, one of America's oldest continually operating amusement parks since opening on May 30, 1905, in Southeast Portland along the Willamette River near Sellwood Bridge, was built by the Oregon Water Power and Railway Company as a trolley park to boost weekend streetcar ridership amid the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, drawing 300,000 visitors in its first season with electric lights, fireworks, exotic animals, vaudeville acts, and early rides like Chute the Chutes.
Driftwood Beach State Recreation Site is a 36.7-acre day-use state park in Lincoln County, Oregon, USA, located three miles north of Waldport along U.S. Highway 101, offering free year-round access to a wide, flat sandy beach lined with driftwood, shore pines, and scenic ocean views ideal for beachcombing, picnicking, fishing, kite flying, and sunset watching.
Joseph H. Stewart State Recreation Area (often referred to as Joseph Stewart) is a scenic state park in Jackson County, southern Oregon, USA, situated on the Rogue River near Lost Creek Reservoir, about 40 miles from Crater Lake National Park.
Government Island State Recreation Area consists of three islands—Government, Lemon, and McGuire—in the Columbia River northeast of Portland, Oregon, USA, accessible only by boat with 15 miles of shoreline, two docks, and a floating tie-up on the main island.
Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum (WAAAM), located at Ken Jernstedt Airfield in Hood River, Oregon, opened in 2007 founded by Terry Brandt with 42 aircraft and 20 cars in a 50,000-square-foot building, expanding to nearly 200,000 square feet across four hangars by 2016 housing over 170 flyable antique airplanes mostly from 1903-1941, 210 drivable automobiles from 1900-1960s, 30 motorcycles, tractors, and military vehicles all maintained operational by volunteers.
Pistol River State Scenic Viewpoint is a 450-acre coastal state park in Curry County, southern Oregon, USA, located along U.S. Highway 101 about 10 miles south of Gold Beach and 17 miles north of Brookings where the 21-mile Pistol River meets the Pacific Ocean.
Vista House at Crown Point, perched 733 feet above the Columbia River on a basalt promontory in the Columbia River Gorge near Corbett, Oregon, stands as an octagonal Art Nouveau masterpiece designed by Portland architect Edgar M. Lazarus and completed in 1918 as a comfort station, observatory, and memorial to Oregon pioneers along the Historic Columbia River Highway.
