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Trail Bridge Campground Reopens: A Fresh Chapter for Camping Along the McKenzie River 🎣🌲
After nine years of closure, Carmen-Smith Reservoir, Trail Bridge Reservoir and Trail Bridge Campground (collectively the Carmen-Smith recreation sites) on the Upper McKenzie River will reopen on May 1, welcoming…
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Spring Along the McKenzie River: Where the Forest Wakes Up 🌿
Spring doesn’t arrive quietly along Oregon’s McKenzie River. It pours in. It rushes over basalt cliffs, seeps through ancient lava, and unfurls in electric shades of green that feel almost…
by adminMar 24 No comments -
Christmas on the Water: The Leaburg Lake Lighted Boat Parade ✨🚤
When December settles over the McKenzie River valley, the forest goes quiet, the air sharpens, and something unexpected happens on the water at Leaburg Lake… It lights up. Not with…
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McKenzie River Drift Boat Parade
Winter is wonderful time to float the McKenzie River. Check the weather for a sunny day, bundle up for warmth and bring a thermos full of hot chocolate or coffee…
by adminNov 26 No comments -
❄️ Winter Wonder Along the McKenzie River: Cozy Escapes, Hot Springs & Hidden Magic
By Chris LaVoie There’s something about the McKenzie River in winter that whispers, “Slow down, stay awhile.” Maybe it’s the mist curling over emerald waters, or the hush of old-growth forests wrapped…
by adminNov 5 No comments -
🍂 Fall in Love with Oregon’s McKenzie River: Great Things to Do in October & November
By Chris LaVoie When the air turns crisp and the trees glow gold, the McKenzie River becomes one of Oregon’s most magical places. October and November are pure heaven here…
by adminOct 16 No comments -
Willamette National Forests rescinds fire restrictions in Wilderness, reduces fire danger level | Sept. 20, 2025
Springfield, Ore. – Sept. 20, 2025 — Due to recent rainfall and cooler temperatures, the Willamette National Forest will reduce public use restrictions to exclude Wilderness areas on Saturday, Sept. 20. Fire…
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Helfrich McKenzie Rafting: Delivering Outlandish River Fun
Meet Owners Jonnie, Aaron and Leah Helfrich Photo courtesy of Helfrich McKenzie Rafting Facebook Page The McKenzie River has long been a vital part of the communities along its shores,…
by Brittany MasonAug 25 No comments -
Oregon’s Aufderheide Drive: A New Jewel in the Scenic Bikeway Crown
By Chris LaVoie When you think of Oregon, what comes to mind? Towering evergreens. Rivers that shimmer in the morning light. A sense of adventure that whispers through every curve…
by Chris LAug 19 No comments -
Interview with Randy Dersham, Director of Oregon’s Boat
The McKenzie River Drift Boat History and Celebration This Saturday, April 26th from 10-4 is the annual McKenzie River Wooden Boat Festival. It is a celebration of the history of…
by Brittany MasonApr 25 No comments
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