Vida, OR

Travel Guide

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.
Willamette National Forest featuring rapids
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 WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sankey Park and Northside Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (176 reviews)
Clean and very . The host was very respectful.

Reviewed on 2026/1/11

Foster Lake Inn
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 NT$4,721 per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
NT$4,721
NT$5,565 total
Jan 21 - Jan 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sweet Home. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 2025/11/26

Sweet Home Inn
The River House' w/ Deck, on Mckenzie River!

The River House' w/ Deck, on Mckenzie River!

3 out of 5
Springfield OR
Stay at this cottage in Springfield. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions McKenzie River Golf Course and Waterboard Park are located ...
The River House' w/ Deck, on Mckenzie River!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Hillsboro

Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Hillsboro

3 out of 5
3133 Ne Shute Rd Hillsboro OR
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Hillsboro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,049 reviews)
The hotel is very clean and the staff is friendly.

Reviewed on 2026/1/12

Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites Hillsboro
Little Creek Cove Beachfront Resort

Little Creek Cove Beachfront Resort

3 out of 5
3641 NW Oceanview Drive Newport OR
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,505 reviews)
Clean, inviting, great view

Reviewed on 2026/1/17

Little Creek Cove Beachfront Resort
Rockaway Beach Resort

Rockaway Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
615 N Pacific St Rockaway Beach OR
Book a stay at this beach condo in Rockaway Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (781 reviews)
The ocean is right out the door and you can listen to the crashing waves all night. As good as it gets.

Reviewed on 2026/1/15

Rockaway Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Must See & Do: McKenzie-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway, McKenzie River Recreational Trail, Dee Wright Observatory, Clear Lake, Scott Lake Sisters, Sahalie & Koosah Falls. Drive, Hike & Enjoy!

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