Here to just review the lake. If you're a paddler do not sleep on this lake. Such an amazing lake…read moreto get a little bit of mileage on. I will be back when it's not foggy.

Okay time @ Cheadle Lake Park in Lebanon, OR…read more Even though the path around Cheadle Lake is clean and wide, I would not recommend this area. The path is lined with blackberry bushes, and that equals to massive amounts of vines with thorns. There are also limited areas where dogs could safely sniff around in green space, but doggy bags and trash cans are available. This is, however, a great place for people to fish. We saw 3-4 small groups of people casting their lines to fish. There are also informational plaques throughout the trail about the wildlife, inhabitants, and history. I stopped here one time before, but did not get out of my vehicle to enjoy this area because there were a couple people walking their dogs with no leash and many others just sitting in their cars, which made me feel uneasy.

I found myself in Albany for work, however I was a little early for the job, so I set out to find a…read morequiet place to stretch my legs. I was blown away that this little slice of nature used to be an industrial site and still has activity along the rail tracks, but you'd never know it. It's very peaceful with many types of birds, both air and water borne. I saw several other people in the parking area, but the nature area is so large that you don't see anyone else while walking around. Nice job Albany, I'll put this on my list of places to revisit when I need some respite from the city.

Oh my god. It's closed. Yelp should say this. It's filled with homeless people cooking on open…read morefires. It was scary

I have seen axe throwing so much on various tv shows and we wanted to do a date night with our…read morefriends who live in Salem and chose here! We had a great time and shared a throwing lane with new friends we met and it was great and everyone was nice, front desk staff were great and the host too. Our host Archer was great, they also helped me determine which axe to throw. I have a brain injury and this was actually a good thing to do for hand eye coordination and repetitions which are good for me. The whole experience was great and $60 for 90 minutes was not bad and worth it to us, I did see they have a membership if you live locally and want to go often. We would definitely go again and I want my husband to build us one for at home!

What an experience! I loved that they had coaches to help you learn how to be successful at axe…read morethrowing. I went in feeling really nervous and left feeling confident! If you're looking for something fun to do this is a definite must.

It is close to home and Mary's River Runs Through It! There are some smallmouth bass and crawdads…read morein the river! Nice park nice trails and the Rose Garden! Lots of places for picnics and a playground for the kids! Great place to spend time with your family!

Highway 20? Not a whole lotta rest stops. Corvallis? Not so much either. But right off the freeway…read moreis Avery Park--an enormous grassy area with roses and fields and speed bumps...and a Honey Bucket. No. 1 jumps out of the car and runs for it. Nos. 2-7 meander out and into the humid park air. No. 1 returns, and No. 2 heads for the Bucket. Then No. 3. Nos. 4-7 stare at each other with icky faces, and when all have returned with Purelled hands, we stand in a circle next to one of the cars. Quiet. Awkward. We jump from face to face and then stare at our shoes. The other car, with its door open, and we listen to Stevie Nicks. A tan and perky lady walks by...she's inevitably going to share the germ-invested fate of 1-3. "How's the Honey Bucket?" she asks, and laughs. "Well," says No. 4, "it's always better with Fleetwood Mac."

LOVED this hike! There are a number of trail options if you'd like to hike the base of the hill on…read morea paved path, a gradual increase to get to the top, or a more rigorous climb with a steeper grade to make it to the top. Views from the top and landscape, whether walking around the base or climbing to the top are stunning. It felt like a fairytale. I highly recommend!

This is a really nice park with really great trails. There's even an off leash dog area where you…read morecan bring your dog and have a good time throwing a ball. There are a few trails here, one that goes through farm area and is well maintained and the other is a paved road. That's nice if you don't wanna get too muddy. The stream going through runs all year around and it's beautiful in the fall.

Pros: -Mostly fenced in…read more-4 benches -1 picnic table -Some shade available from trees along edge of park -Large grassy area -Play area for 3+ -Swings (no baby swings) -Basketball hoop Cons: -Street parking only -Wood chips -Near road -Not toddler friendly

I've lived in Dallas all my life honestly this park is alright. My friends all live in the local…read moreapartments and we would play football in the large field in the park. There would constantly be random dishes and trash around that we would be amazed daily at what new things we could fine. After the new renovation it has improved slightly making it more kid friendly. Honestly it's more of a place teenagers hangout at like myself then actual children. Most parents let their kids play there by themselves and I rarely see an actual adult at the park. Dallas is a small town and the kids protect the kids here. We let the smaller kids play football with us while making sure they do nothing wrong. Dallas is honestly a nice town and this park reflects that somewhat. Since it is technically in one of the worst places in town that it is still a safe place for children.

Don't understand the lower ratings and don't let them influence you to not coming! Really…read moreappreciate Valley Rock Gym being the only rock climbing gym in the area, and not to mention a decent quality one! The only reason why I say decent is because of the lack of top rope options, but great for bouldering and other exercise options. The prices are unbeatable when compared to any other climbing gym. I've climbed in a few states and the price of the partners membership is just slightly more than the cost of a single member in certain gyms. Facility is always clean. They reset routes often. Staff are friendly and helpful. Even at the busiest moments you can still get on the wall. Haven't tried any of the classes yet so that's my next to try. Overall highly recommend at least a visit!

This place is awesome. I absolutely love climbing and go to the rock boxx frequently and this place…read moreis unfortunately even cooler. The employees don't seem as welcoming but still great. The building is massive upstairs and downstairs, tons of rock wall, workout area, kids area, and almost anything you could ask for in a rock climbing gym. Would 100% recommend this gym.

We came upon Starker Forestry Tour trail online when checking along the 20 for short trails we…read moremight want to check out as passing through. It's super easy to find from the 20, just a few minutes down a paved and gravel road with good signage. There's a small parking area at an intersection of roads where the tour begins. As a tree hugger I generally cringe, plug my ears, or turn away from anything involving the removal of even one tall beauty. But I will admit, after taking the informative trail I respected the education and information provided by the tour. The trail starts at a large covered pavilion with long benches and utilizes signposts along the short loop to help both kids and adults learn about the industry, as well as the natural inner workings of the forest. Special focus is given to beauty #15 and it's individual purpose, as well as how the environment around it has changed through the years. The path is well-maintained, fairly flat and easy, with an even gravel surface. Seemingly in the middle of nowhere, the Starker Forestry Tour has a beautiful setting and offers a simplistic way to learn a bit more about the gorgeous Oregon forests.