Great short hike around beautiful lake Marie. Easy hike, muddy in the winter. Umpqua lighthouse…read morestate park is a cute campground next to the lake. A couple of the cabins have lake views from their porches.

This is a pretty nice area to walk and it looked like it had some good fishing. The main issue was…read morethat there were a lot of unleashed dogs and people not paying attention to them so if you walk with your dog on a leash expect random dogs to come running up to you. That definitely less into the positive experience there but it was beautiful nonetheless. I would not go out of my way to come here unless I was fishing but if you're in the area and in the mood for a walk near the water this is a great place to stop

A very nice park & lake tucked away in an urban neighborhood. Quite honestly, the Mrs & I stumbled…read moreupon it as we drove by. No fees & a nice parking area as you enter off of Hull street, close to Newmark. They don't allow motorized boats, but we spotted a couple of kayaks floating by, with the occupant casting a fishing line out. Beautiful scenery with well maintained, mostly shaded, asphalt trails. Very peaceful & the people we did see on the trail were polite & cordial.

Oh how I wish I could give the stars this park deserves. Beautiful scenery with a stunning lake,…read moreawesome trails covered in gorgeous trees. Spots to fish and BBQ, launch non-motorized boats - great park! But unfortunately, it's frequently a camping spot for transients. And while not all transients are bad, we have experienced some that are on drugs, yelling, riding bikes at uncomfortably fast speeds, or just spitting and yelling at passersby. There was even a blunt sitting on an empty park bench. Which, shouldn't be an issue as marijuana is legal in this state, however, not only would someone not know what it's laced with, there are frequently children walking in that park and might come across it. If I didn't have my two dogs and my protector husband with me, you wouldn't catch me alone in that park ever. But with my bodyguards and always being alert and choosing my path wisely, I have some of the most amazing walks there!

We visited two sections of the sand dunes from Florence OR, make sure you pick up a map upon…read moreentering. Great place to get some steps in and view these massive sand dunes. You can rent vehicles from an outside company to ride thru the dunes if desired. I just enjoyed the nature trails and flowers along the way! Bathrooms and steps are in good condition. Great parking, they do check your car for a paid pass. Dont be cheap and end up paying a fine. Its a park, do the right thing.. @glampedlife

We visited two sections during our stay on the Oregon coast. The first stop was the south jetty…read morelocated minutes from downtown Florence. We enjoyed watching dozens of harbor seals frolicking in the water. We also walked out on the jetty where several people were catching mostly juvenile Dungeness crabs. The other section we visited was an overlook where there were 3 viewing decks that provided us with a quick overview of the massive dunes.

Beautiful, secluded. A river of driftwood to explore. Great nature walking experience. The dogs…read morelove it! Be aware of the tides and lengthy, rough road.

I love this place for going off road on the beach (true 4x4 required--beyond Subaru). It's got a…read moretechnical trail out to the beach. My star rating has been lowered by the homeless population that has taken over the park. It makes it difficult to access the beach because of clearance from their vehicles blocking the path. Virtually none of their vehicles should be out there because they aren't 4x4s. The entrance to the beach has been tremendously damaged by inappropriate cars getting stuck attempting to drive on the beach. The sand trail is torn up really bad now making it difficult to access. Use 4-LO and lock the diffs!

Great little park For a day trip Love that you can cast your line from a nice fishing dock…read more beautiful scenery not crowded

Heading South on 101 near the community of LakeSide, Oregon, my wife and I couldn't help but to…read morestop and take a few pic's of this beautiful lake and to see what it had to offer. Eel Lake is in the William M.Tugman State Park. It is also the deepest lake in the chain of lakes along the Oregon Coast and is approximately 355 total acres. Wonderful fishing opportunities here with large mouth black bass, crappie, rainbow trout, steelhead, and co-ho salmon. Other water activities include swimming, canoeing, kyacking, sailing, and boating. There is also a 6 mile moderate trail ( Eel Lake Trail) that will take you along the beautiful Lake where you may encounter deers, and even be lucky enough to see an eagle. Enjoy !

HELLO! THIS REVIEW WILL CONTAIN DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO FIND THE SECRET HINSDALE GARDEN…read moreAKA RHODODENDRON GARDEN. We were only able to find this place after having help from a local and had driven for miles already. If you make a right turn out of the elk viewing area a few hundred yards down the road on the left is an unmarked wooden gate. Park on the right side of the road and cross the highway and you should see benches and trees, maybe flowers just past the gate. This is how you will know that you are in the right place and not someone's property. Also, you can find directions to this garden via google maps, but it will ONLY show up if you google 48043 State Highway 38. It will NOT show up if you google Hinsdale Garden or even Hinsdale Rhododendron Garden. Pictures are included to help identify the area. The garden itself is not too big, but nice and there are bathrooms (porda-potties) if needed. My family just went there and it was completely private yet beautiful since there were still trees in bloom. I hope this helps anyone else trying to find the garden! :)

This location is absolutely stunning in the springtime, when the 700+ varieties of rhododendrons,…read moreazaleas, and camillias are in full bloom. The history of this spectacular creation is also fascinating. At present it is only open a few days a year for tours -- and spring 2019 is past -- but is very visible from the highway and you can still park at the gate and take a walking tour. Since 1994 it has been owned by BLM, but is in the process of being restored and maintained in partnership with the "Friends of Hinsdale Garden." Here is their website, which includes an informative video, comprehensive journal articles, and visitation schedules: http://www.hinsdalegarden.com

Great fenced in and open unfenced areas. The walk around…read morethe hillside gives great views of the river and surrounding areas.

I like this dog park, but be warned. There is a fenced area for small dogs, but the rest has no…read morefence. That isn't a problem for me, but it might be for you if your dog tends to run away when it gets a taste of freedom. That being said, the park is huge and there are no worries about using a chuckit and letting those balls fly. There is an agility area if you and your dog are into that (my dog ignores it). There is also a creek which I haven't explored yet but will. There are restrooms, a bucket for doggie water, and poop bags. I've seen the bag dispenser empty once so it does happen. Of course some don't pick up after their dogs but that happens everywhere. I haven't seen a huge accumulation of dog poop so far. I do clean it up when I see it.

Don't judge a book by its cover! This hole in the wall next to Highway 101 is a work in…read moreprogress--there's no bathroom, and there's at least one hole in the ceiling. So why am I giving it a sincere four stars? Because the proprietor, Colt (CJ), has focused his efforts and investments on the right things: well-tuned ATVs and terrific customer service. Our family of total beginners rented 4 ATVs. CJ and his daughter were both working, and were as friendly as can be. Another family came in to rent, but CJ knew they wouldn't be able to park their RV trailer at the staging area due to the congestion from DuneFest; so instead of taking their money and making them deal with the inconvenience, he offered them a discount to come back tomorrow when he could find them a parking spot. For our family, it was a quick paperwork session, then a 5-minute drive over to the ATV staging area next to the dunes in Winchester Bay. We easily found a spot to park our car, and CJ walked us through how to shift, how to brake, and how to start the ATV if it stalled. We had a great time zooming around the dunes for a solid hour. The four-wheelers were in great shape and easy to ride. A solid fun family activity with our two daughters (age 14 and 16). CJ met us at the parking lot with a smile and gratitude for supporting his labor of love. I'm sure he and his daughter will continue to improve the storefront, which is why I'm leaving room for one more star! Otherwise it was a top-notch experience.

These guys are great! Cheer's to CJ for being a good host and always checking up on our group since…read moreit was our first time on the dunes. We had a great time, would definitely recommend them, good customer service