Crater Lake located in Oregon is the deepest lake in the United States. It was formed more than 6,500 years ago. Its crystal-blue waters are world renowned.
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Oregon's second highest waterfall is Salt Creek Falls in the Cascade Mountain range. It drops 286 feet.
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In 1858 the richest gold find in the Cascade Mountains was discovered in the Bohemia Mining District at Sharp's Creek near Cottage Grove, Oregon.