One of the most beautiful urban parks in Oregon, Lithia Park is nearly 100 acres of paved pathways, trails and green space that run alongside Ashland Creek. The park was designed by John McLaren, the landscape architect responsible for Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
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36. Cottonwood Canyon
The John Day River flows through beautiful Cottonwood Canyon, which is lush with high desert life, from sagebrush to cottonwood trees, and a wide variety of wildlife.
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