Portland Art Museum Exhibits
Portland Art Museum Exhibits On the fourth Friday of every month the Portland Art Museum has a free admission night. A few months ago I happened to be in town,...
Neskowin Oregon Ghost Forest
Neskowin Oregon Ghost Forest The beach at Neskowin is probably one of Oregon’s most under rated. Located South of Tillamook and North of Lincoln City, it’s far enough off the...
Dolph, Oregon, Ghost Town
Name: Dolph, Oregon Class: A4 GPS: Latitude: 45.1056653, Longitude: -123.7898358 Directions: From McMinnville – Head west along Highway 18/Salmon River Highway towards Grand Ronde. Before town, turn right and follow...
Ghost Town of Hamilton, Oregon
There isn’t much history that I’m able to find about Hamilton, Oregon. Oregon Geographic Names states that the town was named for J.H. Hamilton, a pioneer stockman who first settled...
Sandy River Bridge History Sign
Sandy River Bridge History Sign Located on the Sandy River just outside of Troutdale, Oregon, in addition to it’s historic location, the bridge itself is historic. Being the first link...
Danford Balch Homesite and "Witches Castle" – Part Two
Danford Balch Homesite and “Witches Castle” – Part Two back to part one But that did not end the story of this piece of land. It passed through several hands...
White River Falls State Park, Oregon
White River Falls State Park, Oregon By just about any measure, White River Falls State Park is one of Oregon’s “hidden gems.” Even though it’s fairly easy to find (turn...
Ghost Town of Friend, Oregon
Ghost Town of Friend, Oregon Friend is located about 13 miles south east of Dufur Oregon. If you head south of Dufur along The Dalles California Highway/197, you’ll need to...
The Dalles To Canyon City Wagon Road
The Dalles To Canyon City Wagon Road In “downtown” Antelope Oregon is this sign. “The discovery of gold at Canyon Creek on June 8, 1862, brought a rush of people...
Sheridan State Park, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Sheridan State Park Among the many locations lost to time in the Columbia Gorge is Sheridan State Park. At one time this was a wayside along the Columbia River Highway,...
Eagle Creek Trail History Sign
Eagle Creek Trail History Sign The Eagle Creek trail is one of the multitude of trail along the Columbia River. The head of the trail is located roughly a half...
Westport Oregon History
Westport Oregon History This Oregon History sign is in a rather odd location. Instead of being near it’s subject, it’s on bluffs overlooking the actual location. You can see the...
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