Travel Oregon - July 17, 2025

Recharge at these quieter Oregon state parks 🌄

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COOL LAKES FOR SUMMER RETREATS

Find relief from the summer heat at these top Oregon lakes, ideal for long summer days filled with swimming, paddling and relaxing by the shore.

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STUNNING OREGON STATE PARKS WITHOUT THE CROWDS

From tucked‑away coastal trails to scenic high‑desert treks, these parks offer the same beauty as the big names with fewer people on the trail.

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DOG’S GUIDE TO TRAILS IN CENTRAL OREGON

Spend the day hiking through ponderosa forests and along riverside trails with your best bud by your side.

Photo credits: Leon Werdinger, Courtesy Oregon State Parks, Nickie Bournias

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Tributary Whitewater — Guided Rafting on the Snake River in Hells Canyon.

Scenic view of a tall two-tiered waterfall cascading under a footbridge surrounded by mossy cliffs and evergreen forest.

Multnomah Falls Free Parking, No hassle! Just $5pp. Sasquatch Shuttle.

Serene forested lake surrounded by evergreen trees and hills under a clear blue sky.

Caldera’s Wild Imagination Retreat. Arrive Tired,
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