|| Photo from @andrea1291 || Upper Butte Creek Falls is a beautiful 20 foot waterfall located near Scotts Mills, Oregon. This waterfall has similar geologic form as the waterfalls at Silver Falls State Park, as there is a large, deep cave behind the falls. || Image selected by @ericmuhr || Join us in exploring Oregon, wherever you are, and tag your finds to #Oregonexplored || Find us on Twitter @oregon_explored || Find us on Facebook – http://ift.tt/V0eou7 || #UpperButteCreekFalls #ButteCreek #ScottsMills #Oregon || Tweet May 13, 2015Permalink
|| This photo continues our series featuring Nate Wyeth // @natewyeth // outdoor adventure // photographer // based in Bend, Oregon // wife @danijunewyeth || These frost covered pine trees were captured along the shore of Paulina Lake in the Newberry Crater, part of the Newberry Volcanic Monument. Made up of two water-filled calderas, Newberry Volcanic Monument lost out in the battle for National Park status to Crater Lake. The outcome means less crowds to enjoy miles of hiking trails, endless swimming (and secret hot springs) and epic views of the High Desert landscape south of Bend. || Series selections made by @bockroll || Tweet May 13, 2015Permalink
|| Photo from @mark_handy_ || Lower Proxy Falls is located along the McKenzie Pass Highway. From the junction of Highways 126 (McKenzie River Byway) and 242 (McKenzie Pass Highway), follow Highway 242 east for 6-½ miles to the well signed Proxy Falls trailhead. The trail to the falls is set up as a loop, and we suggest hiking in the opposite direction from what the signs state. Following the trail in a clockwise fashion leads hikers to Upper Proxy Falls first, saving the better of the two falls for last. || Image selected by @ericmuhr || Join us in exploring Oregon, wherever you are, and tag your finds to #Oregonexplored || Find us on Twitter @oregon_explored || Tweet May 13, 2015Permalink
|| Photo from @rosslipson || Mt. Hood towering in the background — as seen from Lost Lake. This was captured during a recent camping trip. Oh that we all had views like this. || Image selected by @Mark_Handy_ || Join us in exploring Oregon, wherever you are, and tag your finds to #Oregonexplored || Find us on Twitter @oregon_explored || Find us on Facebook – http://ift.tt/V0eou7 || #MtHood #LostLake #Oregon || Tweet May 12, 2015Permalink
|| Photo from @creaturekris || Glass Butte offers rockhounds a wide variety of gem quality obsidian. Rainbow, black, pumpkin, mahogany, midnight lace, gold sheen, silver sheen, fire, and double flow varieties can all be found in the area. While many rockhounds choose to dig for preferred material, plenty of obsidian is readily available for collection on the ground surface. || Image selected by @ericmuhr || Tweet May 12, 2015Permalink
|| This photo continues our series featuring Nate Wyeth // @natewyeth // outdoor adventure // photographer // based in Bend, Oregon // wife @danijunewyeth || This photo was taken during blue-hour near the town of Yachats on the Oregon Coast. The great thing about the Oregon Coast is that while access to it is sometimes limited, once you’re on the beach, all 363 miles of it are public property, allowing for endless explorations. || Series selections made by @bockroll || Join us in exploring Oregon, wherever you are, and tag your finds to #Oregonexplored || Find us on Twitter @oregon_explored || Find us on Facebook – http://ift.tt/V0eou7 || #Yachats #OregonCoast #Oregon || Tweet May 12, 2015Permalink
|| Photo from @rosslipson || Tumalo Creek sports many waterfalls, and while none of the others stand up to Tumalo Falls in terms of grandiosity, Double Falls is an equally rewarding destination for those in the area. The name of the falls is somewhat misleading, because this is actually a triple waterfall || Image selected by @jeff_bell_photos || Tweet May 12, 2015Permalink
|| Photo from @thewaltermittyproject || This nature preserve between Mosier and The Dalles is named for Oregon Governor Thomas Lawson McCall, whose commitment to conservation in Oregon remains an inspiration. The Rowena Overlook, Tom McCall Point, and Rowena Plateau are owned by the U.S. Forest Service, Oregon State Parks and the Nature Conservancy and offer some of the most spectacular wildflower displays in the Gorge each May. || Image selected by @ericmuhr || Tweet May 11, 2015Permalink
|| Photo from @robertsmith1456 || Washington Park is one of the oldest parks in Portland. The city purchased the original 40.78 acres in 1871 from Amos N. King for the then high price of $32,624. Many people questioned the purchase given that the site was thick with brush and timber, and cougar roamed the hills. City Park, as Washington Park was originally known until 1909, was developed slowly. || Image selected by @ericmuhr || Tweet May 11, 2015Permalink
|| This week’s series features Nate Wyeth (@natewyeth). Nate is an avid outdoor adventure photographer based in Bend, Oregon with his wife @danijunewyeth. His style of photography gives a human element to stunning landscapes, inspiring wanderlust in everyone who views his images. || Sparks Lake, about 30 minutes west of Bend on the Cascade Lakes Highway, is an outdoor playground, popular amongst paddlers and hikers alike. Paddlers can enjoy turquoise clear water while exploring Sparks’ many coves and inlets shaped by the lake’s volcanic history, while hikers can choose from any of several hikes, including a short, paved path to the viewpoint where this shot was taken. || Series selections made by @bockroll || Tweet May 11, 2015Permalink
