Fun quiet place to visit during the week. Took our 4.5 yo & 2.5 yo grand kids out to see if we…read morecould catch their 1st fish. No luck but we will try again maybe early morning instead of late morning. We had fun though.

The lake is amazing. Parking is somewhat limited. Nice turn around to be able to unload. If you're…read moreout paddling make sure to go find the river. It's a nice challenge in winter to get upstream and in summer it's a relaxing place for summer. I will say I was unimpressed with the host the last time I was there in summer. An older gentleman had gone off the road and was stuck. A few other lake goers were helping him without success. I went up to let the host know that there was a situation going on and he said "what am I supposed to do". I'll leave it there without putting any non factual opinions in.

Awesome spot, but you need a good car! Drove a RAV4 to the…read moregate, then walked a short distance. You definitely need a capable car because some uphill parts are rough and slippery (almost lost traction). The hike down is a bit steep and slippery but there are ropes to help. Tip: Bring gloves! After reaching the bottom, just follow the stream to the beautiful waterfall. We had a picnic there and it was so chill. There are no trash cans here,please take your trash with you. I felt like being at a childhood summer camp with the hiking and climbing. The water was too cold to swim this time, but I'll definitely be back during the summer!

Beautiful falls. Reminds me of Svartifoss falls in Iceland. The hike is little treacherous. Parking…read moreis not good at the main trailhead. Recommended parking at the OHV area which makes the hike 4 mile long in total.

This is a really great park sitting along the Willamette River. The park has a nice large…read moreplayground; it would only be better if there was a fence but there are steps so that slows a kiddo down. The Riverfront Park includes the playground and just grassy area (which is nice for all the folks we saw picnicking), and the carousel, plus food trucks congregate in the amphitheater area sometimes. The day we were there there were three of them and plenty of space for a couple more. Nice option to go grab a snack. There were a few picnic tables and we were able to claim one of them. The bathrooms were pretty gross. There was no soap or anything in them and one was in yucky shape. That led us to the port-a-potty, which was pretty gross but a little less gross than the permanent toilets. There's a large parking lot here since they must have lots of various activities taking place here. I'm glad we visited here (at a friend's recommendation) and got to enjoy this (mostly) well-kept park.

My 4 year old and I came down to Salem to tsp the Enchanted Forest. So the day before we explored…read moreSalem. This park was worth the afternoon stop. A carousel ($2 person-go to gift shop to buy the coins) Large grassy areas to run or let the dog roll around (on leash). Really large area of outdoor play area with climbing, swings and slides. Of course the iconic walking bridge. Recommend: pick up some bbq from The Back Porch on Edgewater (5 min drive) and picnic. See review of restaurant

A small, one man (Mitch Smith, proprietor) operation which has everything you need, whether you're…read moreinto tying your own bugs - or you want to take a class in learning how - or if you need a new rod, or some good info on the local streams. Most every fly he sells is personally hand tied. I've been trading here for about two years and have come to depend on this place as my "go to" shop - for all things fly fishing related. Mitch is a very knowledgeable fellow and he's always willing to share what he knows with you - all without being overbearing.

I needed a specific color of rabbit fur that local retailers did not carry. Was referred to Two…read moreRivers Fly Shop and was not disappoint . A small shop that is a fly fisherman's paradise. They have pretty much what you need to make any flies, and if they didn't have certain items in stock they are more than happy to make a custom order. Mitch, perhaps the owner, was running the show. Super friendly and very knowledgeable. Prices are very reasonable with great varieties. Will definitely come back for future purchases.

A lot of people know this as Opal Creek because the water is so beautiful. It's a gorgeous campsite…read morewith lots of rocks to jump off of if that's your thing! Lots of tanning and sun bathing spots as well! Very easy to access and lots of beautiful hikes.

$8 self serve per night, and just above the creek, it doesn't get much better than this…read more This campground was clean, and relatively well maintained. Beautiful forest life, and the sound of the creek will lull you to sleep. Perfect for a hot summer day dip. The campground is small, and there isn't too many camping spaces. It's first come first serve, with one pit toilet ( it didn't have toilet paper at the time I was there ). This idelylic spot is perfect for families, couples, or just anyone hoping to get away. Theres lots of hikes nearby as well, most notably Opal Creek .

We took a Dungeness crabbing tour through the charter service on the Spindrift. The captain and…read moremate were both very friendly and we chatted quite a bit with the mate while we were pulling up crab. The charter was supposed to be 90 minutes, but it turned out to be 150 minutes. We pulled up 13 or 14 pots in 60-100' waters. Three of the guests helped deal with the pots. One had a hook and pulled the bouy into the boat. The second pulled in the line for the pot and the third helped the mate get the pot into the boat. Over the course of the 2 1/2 hours, we caught 114 male legal crabs. When we returned, each guest got eight Dungeness crabs. So for us that meant 16 crabs. You had a choice of having them cook the crab for you or take it home and cook it yourself. We chose the second option. It was a beautiful day, but there were 3 to 5 foot swells. So if you have problems with seasickness, take some medication before you go out. It's worth mentioning that on top of the cost of the charter, each guest must buy a crabbing license from the state of Oregon for $37 out of state.

Had a great halibut day! Limited out plus caught canary rockfish and bocacio. Highly recommend!read more

Many waterfalls and swimming holes along this amazing and shaded trail…read more Love mossy rocks? How about lush ferns? How do you feel about cascading water? Do you enjoy dipping your feet into cold water on a hot summer day? Or how about swimming among giant redwood trees? If any of this sounds appealing you need to visit Sweet Creek Falls. We came in the middle of summer and it was the perfect way to spend an afternoon hiking, meditating, and swimming. There are 11 waterfalls ranging in size and close to 2.5 miles all together of shaded trails to explore, rustic bridges included. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Oregon last summer. Know before you go: Parking lots at each trailhead. Super stinky bathroom located only at Homestead Trailhead. Dog friendly. And most importantly FREE! *Don't be surprised to see topless women swimming. We all have breasts and it's a beautiful thing to be free especially in a place like this. If this bothers you just look away. *Don't use Yelp directions as they'll take you to the wrong place. Use Google instead. I've reported this several times but like nearly everything I report Yelp ignores it. And Happy Earth Day! If you haven't discovered what nature can do for your soul I highly recommend getting away from the daily grind, turning your phone off, and just enjoying what places like this can do for you. It's truly magical.

Awesome trail with multiple waterfalls. Trails were nice and clear of debris and branches. A few…read morespots with bigger rocks, roots, and water. Gorgeous scenery! There are so many photo opportunities. Many different bridges along the trail allow you to walk over the water. There is a part of the trail where you have to walk through a small stream. I wasn't wearing the proper gear and didn't want wet shoes and socks, so we headed back at that point and headed towards the upper parking lot. The upper trail still had snow on the ground, and the parking area was pretty soggy. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time here. We would love to come back again during a drier season. Highly recommend!

Rented a boat for a cabin we rented. They were very helpful and answered all our questions. Would…read morerent from them again, super layed back and easy to deal with.

Lillian was very nice and very helpful. We rented a dinghy for a day of fishing and it was a lot of…read morefun fishing and exploring the lake. It would be nice if they had more available parking but it worked out anyway.

Joining the Oregon fishing club was one of the best things I've ever done. My first year in the…read moreclub, I fished on one of their private properties and had one of the best times of my life fishing. I caught the run just at the right time and always filled my card. If you are new to fishing in Oregon or just love fishing, ofc takes the guesswork out of where to fish. You will love fishing on their properties as they are well maintained and very low use. Bruce is a great guy and already in the short time that I have known him I have learned a lot about fishing in Oregon.

From the owner: Oregon Fishing Club, based in Albany, OR, provides members with exclusive access to 37 private…read moreproperties for fishing in Northwest Oregon. This includes 13 camping locations, 20 lakes and ponds, and 17 rivers. State fishing licenses are not required for Oregon Fishing Club members on our private ponds and lakes, where healthy populations of Rainbow Trout, Bass, and Panfish are planted regularly. State fishing licenses are required on the rivers, where cutthroat trout, salmon, steelhead, smallmouth bass, and rainbow trout reside. Camping is reservation-based with a nightly fee of five dollars on our private properties.

Shea Point has nice views of Foster Lake…read more Parking lot is on the smaller side, but well maintained and kept clean. Viewing area with deck, awning, and ramp was a great feature. Bathrooms are also available. We stopped here to take in the views when we grabbed a meal @ The Point Restaurant across the street!

We pulled in here to use the public restroom and definitely has to be one of the nicest bathroom…read morestops on our drive (well, at least location/view wise). It's a lake so naturally I love it. Good place to stop and stretch your legs. The bathrooms themselves were how you'd expect but maybe not as bad. They were well stocked and just grateful for that :)