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Stunning Oregon State Parks with Less CrowdsOregon is chock-full of incredible state parks, 254 to be exact. There’s nothing quite like a day spent discovering
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Moon Tree – Oregon State Capital State ParkMoon Tree is a young Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir, raised from a seed carried to the moon by Apollo 14 astronaut Stuart Roosa
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The Oregon Trail and Native HeritagePictured Iwetemlaykin State Heritage Site The Oregon Trail and Native Heritage are woven into Oregon history in many varied
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The Sitka Spruce at Klootchy Creek – Oregon Heritage TreesWhat does it take for a tree to be recognized as an Oregon Heritage Tree? ‘Honored groves, single trees or groups of
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Ontario Oregon and The Oregon Mural TrailThe featured mural is in Ontario’s Red Apple Mall. At Oregon’s eastern edge and in a different time
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Covered Bridges of Lane CountyWe ventured down the roads less traveled in search of the 20 covered bridges in Lane County, a county that has the
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Explore Eastern Oregon on the Joseph RailridersJoseph Railriders is a relaxing way to explore Eastern Oregon through the stunning Wallowa Valley. We discovered a great way
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Grand Fir at the Old Parkdale Inn Bed and BreakfastApril celebrates Arbor Day and Earth Day and we’ve recognized some Magnificent Oregon Trees all month. Hope you’ve
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Oregon Heritage Trees – Trees that Tell an Historic StoryThese Trees Tell Stories ‘Honored groves, single trees or groups of trees have something in common with one another no
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Provisional Government Park Cottonwood – Champoeg State Heritage AreaArbor Day, much like Earth Day, is a holiday that celebrates nature. Its purpose is to encourage people to plant trees and
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