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Detail, base of pylon, south bank.
Detail, base of pylon, south bank.
Oregon has more covered bridges than any other western state, a point of pride for The Covered Bridge Society of Oregon.

However, a century or so ago, the State went absolutely bananas for the things, building six hundred of them between 1905 and 1925.  Now, let's face it, there is enough water in the state to support six hundred thousand covered bridges.  But when you hear a number like that, you can only imagine a long chain of unfortunate buggy drivers and early adopters of the newfangled horseless carriage, all forced to slalom down the entire length of a river, crossing one covered bridge after another.

Today, the number of these structures still in place is a considerably smaller and less eyebrow-twisting total of fifty-one.

The bridge you see here is the longest of all of them, at a full one hundred sixty-five feet across. Built for the then whopping sum of thirteen thousand dollars and change, it fell into disrepair until the county coughed up the less than quaint sum of seven hundred fifty thousand dollars to set things aright.  It was re-dedicated in 1987, and has been serving the good people of Lane County (and any photographer who lays eyes on it) ever since.

http://www.covered-bridges.org/bridges.htm
Enchanting hike along the McKenzie River to Sahalie and Koosah Falls through a primitive forest. Breathtaking.
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Sweet Home Inn

Sweet Home Inn

2 out of 5
805 Long St. Sweet Home OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,634 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
฿4,634
฿5,464 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sweet Home. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions East Linn Museum and Northside Park are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (225 reviews)
Room was clean and staff was very friendly and engaging.

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Sweet Home Inn
Foster Lake Inn

Foster Lake Inn

2.5 out of 5
6281 Highway 20 Sweet Home OR
Stay at this guesthouse in Sweet Home. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sankey Park and Northside Park are located ...
Foster Lake Inn
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Little Creek Cove Beachfront Resort

Little Creek Cove Beachfront Resort

3 out of 5
3641 NW Oceanview Drive Newport OR
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,532 reviews)
The location & grounds

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Little Creek Cove Beachfront Resort
Rockaway Beach Resort

Rockaway Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
615 N Pacific St Rockaway Beach OR
Stay at this beach condo in Rockaway Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Rockaway Beach Resort
Sunriver Resort

Sunriver Resort

4 out of 5
17600 Center Drive Bend OR
Stay at this spa condo in Bend. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,108 reviews)
Resort itself

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Sunriver Resort
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