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Cottage Grove

Known as the covered bridge capital of Oregon, Cottage Grove is bike-friendly community with classic American charm.

Maybe that’s why it has twice received the All-American City Award. Pedal your way through the 37.8-mile Covered Bridges Scenic Bikeway, explore nearby hiking trails and waterfalls or visit the historic downtown for a monthly arts walk, seasonal farmers’ markets and a taste of small town life.

: Greg Vaughn

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Nearby Cities: Saginaw, Creswell, Curtin, Lorane, Dorena

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Where can I photograph the most covered bridges in 3 days?

You can definitely photograph dozens of Oregon’s covered bridges in a three-day journey. How many you can hit just depends on how much driving you want to do and how early you want to get up and get started! Assuming you start on the north end of the Willamette Valley and head south, I suggest…

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August 2, 2015
Jennifer Rouse
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