Opal Creek Wilderness is a stunning and diverse wilderness area in Oregon known for its old-growth forests, crystal-clear rivers, and historic mining remnants.
Opal Pool is a stunning turquoise swimming hole located within the Opal Creek Wilderness. Surrounded by old-growth forest and crystal-clear water, it is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, and relaxing in nature.
Jawbone Flats is a historic mining town within the Opal Creek Wilderness. Visitors can explore the old buildings and learn about the area's mining history. The town also serves as a starting point for many hiking trails in the wilderness.
The Opal Creek Trail is a popular hiking trail that winds through the lush forest of the Opal Creek Wilderness. The trail follows the banks of the creek, passing by waterfalls, old-growth trees, and stunning viewpoints along the way.
Cedar Flats is a scenic camping area located in the Opal Creek Wilderness. Surrounded by towering cedar trees and the sounds of the creek, it is a peaceful spot to spend the night under the stars.
The Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center is an educational facility located in the heart of the Opal Creek Wilderness. Visitors can participate in guided tours, workshops, and other programs to learn more about the area's ecology and conservation efforts.
Description: Opal Creek Falls, Willamette National Forest
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Description: Willamette National Forest
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Description: Opal Creek Rapids in the Opal Creek Wilderness on the Willamette National Forest in Oregon's Cascades. <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recarea/?recid=4211" rel="nofollow">www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recarea/?recid=4211</a>
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Description: A very old and tall old-growth tree in the Opal Creek Wilderness
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Description: Opal Creek flowing through Canyon in the Opal Creek Wilderness on the Willamette National Forest in Oregon's Cascades. <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recarea/?recid=4211" rel="nofollow">www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recarea/?recid=4211</a>
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Description: Old-growth forest in the Opal Creek Wilderness
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Description: Old-growth forest in the Opal Creek Wilderness, Willamette National Forest, Oregon.
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Description: A native white fawn lily growing in the Opal Creek Wilderness area
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Description: Waterfall at Opal Creek Wilderness in Oregon in The Pacific Northwest | Landscapes in The West by Jeff Hollett
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Description: Waterfall at Opal Creek Wilderness in Oregon in The Pacific Northwest | Landscapes in The West by Jeff Hollett
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