Location: Corvallis
Top Things to do in Corvallis
Things to do in Corvallis, Oregon (OR): The Best Nature & Parks
Corvallis /kɔːrˈvælɪs/ is a city in central western Oregon, United States. It is the county seat of Benton County and the principal city of the Corvallis, Oregon Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Benton County. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 54,462. Its population was estimated by the Portland Research Center to be 55,298 in 2013. Corvallis is the location of Oregon State University, a large Hewlett-Packard research campus, and Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
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1. Siuslaw National Forest
2. Fitton Green Natural Area
3. William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By StreamGeek - Corvallis, United States
We have been visiting Finley for over 20 years. We took our boys there when they were toddlers and delighted in the cottontail rabbits that congregated around the headquarters house lawn, then later as young boys when they most looked forward to the newt ponds and finding garter snakes, and now as young men they join us to watch kestrels and harriers hunt, listen to the warble of lazuli buntings in the spring, or enjoy a picnic dinner under our favorite oak. Highly recommend stretching your legs on a trail; We love Woodpecker Loop hike, McFadden Marsh, along with other secret little corners. But even if you just slowly drive the refuge roads, stopping to look and listen for wildlife, it's still a very worthwhile visit. Something different to see every season of the year. Dawn and dusk are our favorite times to visit. Going in the winter provides needed relief by providing expanses of sky and green hills - even when its cloudy and rainy, and hundreds of waterfowl will lift anyone's mood. Dawn in the spring and early summer comes early, but you'll be rewarded with a chorus of birdsong! Summer evenings on the marsh may allow a peek at an otter family. Also a delightful time to soak up the view from the wooden deck around an ancient oak (Woodpecker Loop). Bring binoculars if you have them!
4. Peavy Arboretum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
5. Chip Ross Natural Area
6. OSU McDonald-Dunn Research Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Lyniebird
There are few places that allow horseback riding close to populated areas. OSU has made this beautiful area available for multiple use and we are incredibly grateful.
7. Rose Garden in Avery Park
8. Bald Hill Natural Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By AlanK896 - Corvallis, United States
This area is composed of mixed regions including forested and open fields. Quiet and generally not crowded. You can literally get away from it all within minutes of downtown. There is parking available at the fairgrounds, just across the street from one of the entrence ways. There are great areas to just ride, hike or treat oneself to a picnic. Also note that you can access the area from the OSU campus that's also a comfrortable ride from town and fun to explore, especially on the weekends.
9. Jackson-Frazier Wetlands
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
10. Fort Hoskins Historic County Park
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