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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.
Willamette National Forest featuring rapids

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McKenzie Riverfront-w Hottub woodstove+wood

McKenzie Riverfront-w Hottub woodstove+wood

Vida OR
The price is NZ$512 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$512
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Vida. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Rennie's Landing and Silver Creek Landing are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (143 reviews)
Amazing place! Loved our stay

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

McKenzie Riverfront-w Hottub woodstove+wood
Amazing riverfront cabin with views, deck, firepit, & grill - dog-friendly

Amazing riverfront cabin with views, deck, firepit, & grill - dog-friendly

Vida OR
Stay at this hotel in Vida. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Eagle Rock Park and Clover Park are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
Wonderful

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Amazing riverfront cabin with views, deck, firepit, & grill - dog-friendly
RiverSong - Charming McKenzie Riverside Guest House

RiverSong - Charming McKenzie Riverside Guest House

Vida OR
Stay at this cottage in Vida. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Gate Creek Park and Helfrich Landing County ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Right on the river, beautiful, quiet new build. Most comfortable bed I have ever slept in! And Courtney was very quick to solve issues that came up due to a big storm! And bought some nice reading lamps for me to use while I was there!

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

RiverSong - Charming McKenzie Riverside Guest House
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.
McKenzie Riverfront-w Hottub woodstove+wood

McKenzie Riverfront-w Hottub woodstove+wood

Vida OR
Stay at this holiday home in Vida. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Rennie's Landing and Silver Creek Landing are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (143 reviews)
Amazing place! Loved our stay

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

McKenzie Riverfront-w Hottub woodstove+wood
RiverSong - Charming McKenzie Riverside Guest House

RiverSong - Charming McKenzie Riverside Guest House

Vida OR
Stay at this cottage in Vida. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Gate Creek Park and Helfrich Landing County ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Right on the river, beautiful, quiet new build. Most comfortable bed I have ever slept in! And Courtney was very quick to solve issues that came up due to a big storm! And bought some nice reading lamps for me to use while I was there!

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

RiverSong - Charming McKenzie Riverside Guest House
Unique riverfront home + cabin with amazing views, deck, & W/D - dog-friendly

Unique riverfront home + cabin with amazing views, deck, & W/D - dog-friendly

Vida OR
Stay at this holiday home in Vida. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Eagle Rock Park and Clover Park are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
The McKenzie River House is so beautiful and was the perfect place for our family get together. We're already talking about when we can go back!

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Unique riverfront home + cabin with amazing views, deck, & W/D - dog-friendly
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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