Bobbie, the Wonderdog of Silverton Oregon
Bobbie, the Wonderdog of Silverton Oregon Ninety years ago, on a long road trip from home, “Bob” got separated from his family after being chased by some mongrels in Wolcott...
Perrydale, Oregon – Not quite a Ghost Town
Perrydale, Oregon – Not quite a Ghost Town Perrydale sits about ten miles north of Dallas, Oregon in Polk County. It can be accessed from either Perrydale Road north off...
Ah Hee Diggings
Ah Hee Diggings Just north of the Ghost Town of Granite Oregon on National Forest Road 73 is a small wayside with this interpretive sign. “Dreams of a Better Life...
Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation and Museum
Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation and Museum As part of their goal to preserve the City of Portland’s historic steam engines, The Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation opened up a new museum...
Sumpter Oregon Ghost Town History
Sumpter Oregon Ghost Town History Sumpter is most likely one of Oregon’s most famous Ghost Towns. Located in Baker County, roughly 30 miles west of Baker City, these days it’s...
Pacific Ocean in Oregon
Pacific Ocean in Oregon Despite the “constant” rain here in Oregon, especially during the winter, we do occasionally have those really nice days. When we do, everyone heads to the...
Astoria Column, Beacon of History
Astoria Column, Beacon of History Astoria Column, Beacon of History One of Astoria’s most unique tourist features is the Astoria Column. Built in 1926 to commemorate important historical events around...
Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area
Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area The Jewell Meadows Wildlife Area is the winter home of a herd of up to 200 Roosevelt Elk. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife provides...
Ghost Town of Susanville Oregon
Ghost Town of Susanville Oregon The town of Susanville started as a gold mining camp in 1864. As far as I can tell, the name of the original camp is...
Galena Farm, Galena Oregon
Galena Farm Outside of the old gold mining camp of Galena, is this small farm. Situated as it is along the John Day River, in the Late Spring, Summer, Early...
Bay Ocean Spit and Ghost Town
Bay Ocean Spit and Ghost Town Unlike many of my other Ghost Town posts, there will be no pictures of modern Bay Ocean. That is because the exact location of...
Cape Meares, Oregon
Cape Meares, Oregon Cape Meares is one of the multitude of State Parks along Oregon’s Coast. It’s accessed via Bayocean Road, which is west of Tillamook Oregon and circles through...
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