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A Perfect Weekend Escape in the Umpqua River Valley

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Nothing beats a weekend away to recharge in nature...the best weekends are spent hiking in the mountains, breathing in fresh air, chasing new views and relaxing around the campfire with friends. One of my favorite places to escape for a weekend is the Umpqua River Valley. Located just three hours south of Portland and 30 minutes east of Roseburg, this little piece of paradise offers miles of trails covered with mossy green forests, lush waterfalls and hot springs waiting to be explored. H iking the Umpqua River Trail   I swear this place is MAGICAL...it's quite possible that ferries live here and you may never want to leave. It's a Pacific Northwest paradise filled with tons of trails lined with mossy green covered trees leading to the most beautiful waterfalls and rustic hot springs perfect for soaking at the end of a long day exploring the outdoors. Falls Creek Falls I have visited in all seasons and must say you really can't go wrong, however, v

An Afternoon at Elowah Falls

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It was an afternoon for celebrating...I had just passed a test to obtain a required certification for my job. With the rest of the day to spend as I wanted, naturally I wanted to spend the day playing in one of my most cherished places, the Columbia River Gorge.