A trip to Oregon is not complete without a stop in Alfred A Loeb State Park. The lovely park is located in a grove of aromatic mrytlewood trees along the south coast of Oregon. Just beyond the campground inside the park, the Chetco River offers some of the finest fishing in the area. In the fall and winter the salmon and steelhead are running and in the summer the river is perfect for swimming and rafting. Along the river a beautiful nature trail awaits that leads to the northern most grove of Coastal Redwood Trees. There are numerous campsites and rental cabins to accommodate a long stay.
Ainsworth State Park
Visitors to Ainsworth State Park in the awe-inspiring Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area enjoy camping, hiking and picnicking in a beautiful treed setting with several waterfalls nearby. Ainsworth State Park is located 35 easy freeway miles east of downtown Portland at Exit 35 off I-84.
Wah-Sha-She State Park
Wah-Sha-She State Park is located close to the Kansas/Oklahoma border, on the shores of Hulah Lake, Oklahoma. As the Osage name indicates, this beautiful state park is located in the heart of the Osage tribal territory. The park and its surrounding areas provide its visitors with the opportunity to easily delve into the exciting historical past of Oklahoma and Kansas. The guests may also participate in many modern forms of entertainment and diverse cultural activities just as easily as they have delved into the past.
Red Rock Canyon State Park
The Red Rock Canyon State Park is located on Highway 281 South in Hinton, Oklahoma. The telephone number to reach park staff is 405-542-6344. The Red Rock Canyon offers some year round camping opportunities although much of the park facilities are closed and winterized throughout the winter months beginning in October and reopened in April of the following year.
Natural Falls State Park
In 1974, American movie goers were introduced to the magic that is the Ozarks in “Where the Red Fern Grows.” Norman Tokar used a 77-foot waterfall and lush foothill location to create the setting for the movie based on Wilson Rawls’ book by the same name. The coming-of-age tale was filmed in and around a once private park near West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma. Now visitors inspired by the movie or intrigued by the site can come to visit for the day or stay the night.