Collier Logging Museum at Collier Memorial State Park
I have probably passed the Collier Logging Museum at Collier Memorial State Park well over a hundred times in my life without ever stopping there. It was during a trip...
Explorers and Pioneers in Southern Oregon
Back to Part One – Collier Logging Museum They managed to move several cabins from around the area to preserve them. According to their website, they have (or are in...
Peter Skene Ogden and the Williamson River
Back to Part 2 – Explorers and Pioneers in Southern Oregon Peter Skene Ogden was likely the first white man to enter this part of Oregon. As a Chief Trader...
Astoria-Megler Ferry Pictures and History
The Astoria-Megler Ferry ran near the mouth of the Columbia River between the towns of (now non-existent) McGowan Washington, and Astoria Oregon. It ran from 1921 until the opening of...
Legend of Treasure on Neahkahnie Mountain
Legend of Treasure on Neahkahnie Mountain In my stash of papers dating from High School, I found this neat little legend about a shipwreck and buried Treasure near Neahkahnie Mountain...
Martial Law in Copperfield Oregon
Martial Law in Copperfield Oregon In some ways parts of Oregon are still very much the Wild West. The independent spirit is far from dead as ranchers still attempt to...
(Geeky) Things to do in Portland Oregon
(Geeky) Things to do in Portland Oregon Here’s a list of things that I consider “geeky” to do while visiting Portland Oregon Ground Kontrol – an 80’s themed Video Game...
Nickel Driving Tour of Oregon
Nickel Driving Tour of Oregon I wrote this in response to an inquiry from some visitors to Oregon. They’re spending a couple of weeks in Oregon and wanted to know...
History of the Clinton Street Theater – Portland Oregon
History of the Clinton Street Theater – Portland Oregon The Clinton Street Theater in Portland, Oregon has been home to a Rocky Horror Picture Show shadow cast since 1978. But...
Timber, Oregon
Name: Timber, Oregon Class: E3 GPS: 45.720605, -123.295563 Directions: Take Highway 26 West towards the Coast. Follow the signs to Seaside. Take a left at Timber Road after 36.5 miles....
Longcoy’s Grand View Park – Oregon Ghost Town
Name: Longcoy’s Grand View Park (Grand View, Longcoy) Class: G6 GPS: 44.925542, -124.012947 Directions: From Lincoln City drive south along Highway 101. Just after crossing through the Taft Neighborhood you’ll...
Fort Stevens Oregon State Park
While Fort Stevens is among the more historic locations in Oregon, it’s actually relatively unknown to most of the United States. But one historically significant event happened there, and it...
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