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| | Ainsworth State Park | | This area is nestled in the awe-inspiring Columbia River Gorge. Ainsworth is equal parts waterfall wonderland, hiker's playground and camper's delight. Situated at the eastern end of Historic Highway 30, from Ainsworth to Crown Point to the west, visitors find the world's greatest concentration of high waterfalls. |
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| | Guy W. Talbot State Park | | A modern picnic shelter is available for rent (and is available for reservations).While the park is terrific for a group or family picnic, the park is often un-crowded even on the best days because of its seclusion. A gently sloping grassy hill dotted with Port Orford cedars, Douglas firs, alders and maples invites frisbee tossing and quiet relaxation. |
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| | Milo McIver State Park | | is only 45 minutes away from Portland. This beautiful park provides a variety of outstanding recreational opportunities. River-lovers can challenge the sometimes wild (but always picturesque) Clackamas river with rafts, canoes or kayaks. While staying at McIver during the summer, it has family-oriented interpretive programs -- from guided hikes to nature crafts. An annual civil war re-enactment occurs every April. |
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| | Rooster Rock State Park | | Three miles of sandy beaches bring out the crowds. One of the largest swimming areas near Portland serves visitors who want a natural experience. Our covered picnic shelters and tables serve families and groups of all sizes. Rooster Rock's boat ramp is located in the scenic lagoon at the base of looming Rooster Rock. Visitors will find some of the best bass, steelhead and walleye fishing around here. When east winds barge down the Columbia Gorge at 25 to 40 mph, windsurfers come out of the woodwork to ride the whitecaps on the Columbia River. |
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