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Thank you to the 70 plus amazing volunteers who came out to the First Annual Detroit Lake Shoreline & Riverside Clean-Up event on Saturday, September 27, 2014.

We collected approximately 2,400 pounds of trash from along the Detroit Lake Shoreline and along the Breitenbush River.

See the photos on NorthSantiam.org

May 24, 2013

Electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations are available in Detroit across from Cedars Restaurant and Mountain High Grocery on D Street. The car charging stations are maintained by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).

Read the article “Have you noticed one of these lately? They’re popping up everywhere” on KATU.com

May 21, 2013

Great article describing the 31st Annual Detroit Lake Fishing Derby

Read the article “Detroit Lake fishing derby: ‘Even though it was wet, we still had a blast’” on KATU.com

October 16, 2013

From Detroit to Estacada: Cascading Rivers Scenic Bikeway has eye-popping scenery. Towns hope to get route designated as an Oregon Scenic Bikeway.

Read the Article on Statesman Journal

June 6, 2013

Flowing from the west side of the Cascade Mountains, the North Santiam stands in beautiful contrast to the Lower Deschutes as you get the feeling of being in a rain forest as opposed to the high deserts of Central Oregon.

North Santiam River Fly Fishing Photos from River’s Bend Fly Fishing Guides

January 12, 2012

Detroit Lake is a popular Oregon State Fishing spot suitable for activities such as swimming, hiking, camping and much more.

Read the Blog Post on Fun Places Oregon

May 14, 2011

Detroit Lake is go-to place for summer fun in Willamette Valley (best lake poll).

Read Article on Oregon Live

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