below a waterfall or within the shade of overhanging trees on 90-degree days offers one of Oregon’s best experiences. The problem is that so many people love swimming holes. Hot summer days ...

River swimming holes tend to have one of ... perhaps the best-known and most legendary spot for river swimming in northwest Oregon. Those places are no longer nearly as popular as they once ...

(AP) - To many people, the best part of summer is diving into a swimming hole on a hot ... settings for a summer swim in Southern Oregon. Tucked into the Cascades near the base of Mount McLoughlin ...

To swim within a narrow canyon, below a waterfall or within the shade of overhanging trees on 90-degree days offers one of Oregon’s best experiences. Problem is, many swimming holes draw a crowd.

What's the best part about Oregon's swimming holes, and the worst? The best part about Oregon swimming is the general natural beauty of the state that accompanies each hole—the waters are ...

For his first book, “Day Trips with a Splash: Swimming Holes of California,” Doll logged 25,000 miles in his truck searching the state for the best, from the Oregon state line to San Diego County.

Swimming holes and waterfalls ... reach exit 253 near Salem. Follow Oregon 22 east to Mill City, from where guided whitewater or scenic float trips depart. Best for: Beach lovers not looking ...

Photo by Thomas Shahan Opal Creek in winter/Thomas Shahan Three Pools, Opal Creek Wilderness Best ... swimming hole—don't dare plunge your head under this magma-hot water—but given Oregon ...