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| | Erratic Rock State Natural Site | | This rock weighs 40 tons and was deposited during a prehistoric flood during an ice age 20,000 years ago. It is the larges glacial erratic found in Willamette Valley. Opportunities for recreation at this site include hiking, viewing interpretive signs, bird watching and viewing scenery. |
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| | Molalla River State Park | | is great for a scenic drive, hiking, picnicking, fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing and a ferry ride all in one location. The floodplains of these rivers provide important habitat for waterfowl, wading birds, deer, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Visitors can cross the river on the Canby Ferry, located a quarter mile downstream. |
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| | Silver Falls State Park | | is in the lower elevation of Oregon's Cascade Mountains and lies a temperate rain forest. The Canyon Trail and the falls descend to a forest floor covered with ferns, mosses, and wildflowers. Visitors will also find stands of Douglas fir, hemlock, and cedar. While the park is visited by thousands every year, it's large enough for visitors to find quiet places to sit and watch for birds. |
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| | Willamette Mission State Park | | The park offers many daytime opportunities for boaters, anglers and other users. Some of Willamette Mission's 1,680 acres hold filbert and walnut orchards. The excellent picnic facilities are able to be reserved for large groups. There are picnic shelters, electricity, restrooms, water faucets, picnic tables, fire rings, sunny areas and trees for shade, plus ample room for parking. Horse camp facilities include four sites (two pull through). Sites can accommodate up to two camping units and four pack animals. Eight miles of trails run along the Willamette River, with an incredible amount of native birds, plants and wildlife. |
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