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Heron Marychild
Photo Date:
02/02/2014
The forest floor around some of the walk-in tent sites at Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park Campground is covered in a lush carpet of moss.
Heron Marychild
Photo Date:
02/02/2014
One of the trailheads leading to the ocean from the Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park campground.
Halvor Tweto
Photo Date:
01/15/2013
The Hobbit Trail.
Halvor Tweto
Photo Date:
01/15/2013
The Hobbit Trail emerges onto the beach with southern views of Heceta Head.
Halvor Tweto
Photo Date:
01/15/2013
Heceta Head Lighthouse.
Halvor Tweto
Photo Date:
01/15/2013
Heceta Head Lighthouse.
Tyson Gillard
Photo Date:
06/22/2015
Sea Lion Caves as viewed from the caged internal viewing platform and interpretive area.
Heron Marychild
Photo Date:
02/02/2014
Sutton Campground Trail.
Heron Marychild
Photo Date:
02/02/2014
A sign explaining the Darlingtonia californica preserve.
Heron Marychild
Photo Date:
02/02/2014
The walkway circles through a large patch of pitcher plant (Darlingtonia californica).
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
11/04/2016
Typical RV/tent campsite at Honeyman State Park Campground.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
11/04/2016
Mushroom hunting is a popular activity around the Honeyman State Park Campground.
Jackie Arnal
Photo Date:
04/09/2014
Sweet Creek Falls.
Jackie Arnal
Photo Date:
04/09/2014
Relaxing creekside on the Sweet Creek Trail.
Heron Marychild
Photo Date:
11/10/2013
One of the smooth sections of Siltcoos Lake Trail.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
10/08/2016
Junction for the full Oregon Dunes Loop Trail.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
10/08/2016
Entrance to the return on the Oregon Dunes Loop Trail.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
10/07/2016
Tossing the trap in Winchester Bay.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
10/07/2016
Is it big enough?
Halvor Tweto
Photo Date:
08/25/2014
Umpqua River Lighthouse.
Halvor Tweto
Photo Date:
08/25/2014
The staircase leading up to the Umpqua River Lighthouse tower.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
10/08/2016
Elk herd at the Dean Creek reserve.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
10/08/2016
Elk herd at the Dean Creek reserve.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
11/04/2016
The trail around Hall Lake.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
11/04/2016
Open views of the dunes from the Hall and Shuttpelz Lake Trail.
Halvor Tweto
Photo Date:
08/29/2014
The John Dellenback Trail suddenly leads into the dunes.
Halvor Tweto
Photo Date:
08/29/2014
This section of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is off-limits to motorized vehicles, so untracked vistas are plentiful.