Explore Oregon Podcast: Hikes to Oregon’s old ... runs out of steam at the first reservoir that greets it at Hills Creek Lake, a long and slender reservoir that’s a lot quieter than Detroit ...

Hills Creek Dam also controls the reservoir’s water levels — the lake is considered a stop along the Oregon Cascades’ Birding Trail, according to the Portland District’s website.

We were smart enough not to aim for the Clarno Rapids section, but thought we could paddle three days from Service Creek to Clarno ... in 7 Wonders of Oregon Crater Lake's seven high points ...