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travelers stories about Camping in Lost Lake, United States

Camping in Lost Lake, United States

  27 km from Benson State Recreation Area


My family friends invited me to come with them to Lost Lake near Mt. Hood for a weekend. I decided to take my camera with me and find any shots I thought were cool. As the day was dying down, everyone went to bed and I sat there into the morning hours watching the flames wave back and forth with the breeze. I love this shot as it makes you feel like you are in the warm embrace of the fire, filled with energy.


  Experienced by Emerson Peters


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travelers stories about Waterfall in Panther Creek Falls, United States

Waterfall in Panther Creek Falls, United States

  40 km from Benson State Recreation Area


Panther Creek Falls is a 130-foot waterfall on Panther Creek in the Wind River Valley in Skamania County, Washington.


  Experienced by Tanya Nevidoma


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travelers stories about Highland in Mount Hood, United States

Highland in Mount Hood, United States

  44 km from Benson State Recreation Area


We were driving from Portland down to Bend and we were really excited to pass by Mount Hood. Once we got a a nice view of it from this angle I knew that this one would be my favorite shot I took of it. This was shot from the highway just off side of the road.


  Experienced by Mark Tuzman


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travelers stories about Mountain in Trillium Lake, United States

Mountain in Trillium Lake, United States

  46 km from Benson State Recreation Area


In our first Unsplash Expedition in Portland, we hiked to Trillium Lake in the Mt Hood National Forest. It was a lot of fun to hike to and walk on a frozen lake with fellow photographers, even if the weather wasn’t the best.


  Experienced by adrian


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travelers stories about Mountain in Pittock Mansion, United States

Mountain in Pittock Mansion, United States

  46 km from Benson State Recreation Area


This is the view from the Pittock Mansion in Portland, Oregon. Right before the sunset, the city’s skyline is at its absolute best with Mount Hood with all its glory. I know there are many many versions of the same photo on the internet but who cares. It is a beautiful view that deserves the fame.


  Experienced by Umit Aslan


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travelers stories about Waterfall in Tamanawas Falls, United States

Waterfall in Tamanawas Falls, United States

  46 km from Benson State Recreation Area


Tamanawas Falls, a spectacular hidden gem, nestled in the foothills of Mt. Hood, having driven past many times, we decided that we should finally take a look for ourselves at this majestic waterfall. After a 2 mile hike, the stop was well worth it, and the absence of people added even more to the pristine and beautiful falls that met us at the end of the trail.


  Experienced by Yanny Mishchuk


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travelers stories about Bridge in 4600 Mill St, United States

Bridge in 4600 Mill St, United States

  46 km from Benson State Recreation Area


This is one of the oldest hydroelectric plants in the world, located in Oregon City, Oregon, on the Willamette River. I love old industrial places--especially when they're still in operation. Fun fact: This is where the first long-distance power lines in the United States--outside of Thomas Edison's Menlo Park--were installed, carrying electricity to Portland.


  Experienced by Dan Meyers


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travelers stories about Mountain in Mount Saint Helens, United States

Mountain in Mount Saint Helens, United States

  68 km from Benson State Recreation Area


Finally looks like winter is giving us a break, so I drove today to Mt St Helens. Having a volcano that erupted in the 80s in your backyard is a surreal experience.


  Experienced by adrian


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travelers stories about Wildlife in Abiqua Falls, United States

Wildlife in Abiqua Falls, United States

  80 km from Benson State Recreation Area


Abiqua falls is difficult to reach. First, you have to reach the middle of nowhere. Then, you take a thoroughly messed up “road” on foot or by car. Finally, you have to scramble down a hill, and about 1/4 mile over rocks next to a river. At least you reach Abiqua. Yeah, it’s worth it. This was by far my favorite waterfall I’ve ever experienced – go if you can do so carefully! The best waterfall experience was followed up with a pretty strange one: a group of people decided to take up target practice with rifles next to our car. This area isn’t a part of a park so it’s unprotected.


  Experienced by rachel baskerville


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travelers stories about Waterfall in Silver Falls State Park, United States

Waterfall in Silver Falls State Park, United States

  88 km from Benson State Recreation Area


Had a three day weekend so I went out to Salem with a few friends to explore the Silver Falls State Park, which did not disappoint. Snapped a few pics, and this one really turned out.


  Experienced by David Kovalenko


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travelers stories about Hill in Vineyards, United States

Hill in Vineyards, United States

  100 km from Benson State Recreation Area


Wine lovers: This is your happy place. Wine country in the Willamette Valley in Oregon, at sunset. Whenever I fly my drone, I usually take a photo right after taking off and one right before landing. These are usually throw-away photos that simply help me remember exactly where I was at in case I want to go back. However, this shot of the vineyards scattered over those rolling fields was worthy of sharing.


  Experienced by Dan Meyers


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travelers stories about Forest in Goat Rocks, United States

Forest in Goat Rocks, United States

  116 km from Benson State Recreation Area


One of the backpacking adventures from last summer. We spent a weekend in the Goat Rocks wilderness, a relatively remote place between Mt Rainier and Mt Adams. We hiked around 20 miles in 2 days while carrying quite a few founds, so after enjoying an spectacular sunset over Mt St Helens and having dinner, we just crashed in the tent.


  Experienced by adrian


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travelers stories about Badlands in OR-206, United States

Badlands in OR-206, United States

  130 km from Benson State Recreation Area


God I love erosion. Taken with a drone above a complex canyon network about 20 miles south of the Columbia River in central Oregon. My only goal was to capture those beautiful curves—the huge wind farm on the horizon was just a bonus.


  Experienced by Dan Meyers


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travelers stories about Mountain range in Mount Rainier, United States

Mountain range in Mount Rainier, United States

  140 km from Benson State Recreation Area


Climbing Mount Rainier in February of 2018, this photo was taken around 7k feet approaching the Emmons glacier from the South.


  Experienced by Kris Nova


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travelers stories about Cliff in Tillamook, United States

Cliff in Tillamook, United States

  143 km from Benson State Recreation Area


The Oregon coast is simply marvelous. There are so many great rocky outcrops and sea stacks to photograph.


  Experienced by Dave Hoefler


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travelers stories about Hill station in Mount Rainier, United States

Hill station in Mount Rainier, United States

  145 km from Benson State Recreation Area


I was driving up Mount Rainier during the winter season. I knew I wouldn’t have very good visibility because of cloud cover, but I didn’t let that deter me. I am delighted that I was able to take this photo because I love to think about what is hiding behind the clouds. Is there more to the mountain range? Is there a valley? The picture won’t tell us.


  Experienced by Adrien Maranville


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travelers stories about Cliff in Cannon Beach, United States

Cliff in Cannon Beach, United States

  146 km from Benson State Recreation Area


We pulled our car over to watch the sun go down over the pacific ocean by the Oregon coast. Noticed two individuals climb past the “do not pass” fence to get closer to the ocean.


  Experienced by Jim Basio


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travelers stories about Coast in Cannon Beach, United States

Coast in Cannon Beach, United States

  146 km from Benson State Recreation Area


My wife and I enjoyed a wander around Cannon Beach, Oregon. So much to discover in it’s beauty.


  Experienced by Dale Nibbe


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travelers stories about Wildlife in Mount Rainier National Park, United States

Wildlife in Mount Rainier National Park, United States

  146 km from Benson State Recreation Area


Cool shot I got while in Paradise, Mt. Rainier. He ran right up to me and almost brushed against my leg :)


  Experienced by Amaya Alvis


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travelers stories about Beach in Gearhart, United States

Beach in Gearhart, United States

  147 km from Benson State Recreation Area


Saw some beautiful light coming from the beach and hustled down just in time to take this pic of my husband and my dog. It was a magical moment


  Experienced by Stephanie Buffington


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