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Too Much to Bear Lake
Along the Diamond Creek Trail, Willamette Forest
Waterfalls, pools and this lovely lake called "Too Much to Bear," are scattered throughout the landscape of the Willamette National Forest.
How to get there? Read "Road Trip" below. Absolutely breathtaking!
Photo courtesy of
American Greetings Webshots, Member Photo
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Road Trip
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A Tale of Two Fallsand a Lake "Too Much to Bear"
 This time of year, when you're likely to run into snow, Salt Creek Falls is a great little jaunt off Highway 58 (~ 6 miles west of Willamette Pass at Milepost 58.6). Take your snowshoes or hiking boots and cruise the easy half-mile from the parking lot to the observation area. Behold! The second highest waterfall in Oregon crashes 286 feet into canyon below. Because this trail is so easily accessible, you're not likely to find much solitude there. Unless you've got the mettle to continue down into the canyon, steep and deep, along a trail that will take you near the base of this magnificent waterfall. From here you'll experience the waterfall close up and personal. Just remember, what goes down must come up! The Salt Creek Falls observation desk also leads to another more adventurous hike: Trail #3598 to Diamond Creek Falls and Too Much to Bear Lake. READ MORE Photo courtesy of Brannan Photography.
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Featured Events
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Corvallis, December 4There's a battle brewing, steeped in rivalry and bound in tradition: Oregon's Civil War. This year a National Championship is on the line. Will the Ducks defeat the Beavers? Or will they fall to their rival and their final stumbling block to glory?  Civil War Brunch and Bus at Eola hills WineryDecember 4 For a more civilized Civil War experience, head to Eola Hills Winery on Highway 99W for their Brunch and Bus event. Package Options (per person):
1. Pre-game brunch only -- $40.
2. Pre-game brunch with bus transportation to and from game (if you have your own tickets) -- $125.
3. For only $10 you can stay, watch the game, enjoy a glass of wine and munch on tailgater food. Reservations are Required. Please call 503-623-2405. READ MORE
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Featured Recipe
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 Spoon these robust meatballs into toasted rolls and cover with your favorite marinara. Hot and satisfying, and perfect for your tailgate party or outdoor camping adventure. GET THIS RECIPEPhoto: Cabin Life Magazine Recipe courtesy of Cooks.com
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Photo Contest
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Win a free trip to the Lodge at Summer Lake
 Oregon Lakes & Rivers magazine is giving away a FREE $750 trip to the Lodge at Summer Lake on Oregon's Outback Scenic Highway to the winner of the (Live) Bird Hunting Photo Contest. Great prizes will also be awarded to the first two runners-up. Winning entries will be posted on the home page of the Oregon Lakes & Rivers website. All honorable mention entries will be posted on the Oregon Lakes & Rivers blogspot. To Enter: Submit your photo/s of birds, bird dogs, hunters and/or landscapes by January 15, 2011 via email in low-resolution jpeg file/s. (Limit: 5 images per entrant and no dead bird photos, please.) Winners and runners up will be announced on the Oregon Lakes & Rivers website on or before February 1, 2011.
CONTEST RULES AND GUIDELINES
Photo of Dennis Shaw and Zo, by Gary Pearl Photography
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