Moon Tree – Oregon State Capital State Park
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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Moon Tree – Oregon State Capital State ParkState Capitol State Park in Salem Oregon
State Capitol State Park in Salem OregonWelcome to State Capitol State Park, a unique place to stroll, reflect and gather. A 21-acre T-shaped park, known as the
... moreThe 45th Parallel – Half way Between Here and There
The 45th Parallel – Half way Between Here and ThereThe 45th parallel north is an imaginary line of latitude that circles the Earth halfway between the Equator and the North
... moreThe Independence-Monmouth Railroad
The Independence-Monmouth RailroadThe Independence-Monmouth Railroad historic train mural was painted by mural artist Eileen Hinckle and initiated by the
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Discover the Historic Oregon TrailTime for you to hit the trail, inspire your own pioneer spirit, stand in the actual wagon ruts pioneers left behind, and
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Oregon Historic DestinationsOregon History Destinations Take a stroll through time and walk in the steps of those who made Oregon their home. Stay in a
... moreThe Willamette Stone State Heritage Site
The Willamette Stone State Heritage SiteImagine a straight, west-east line from Oregon coast to the Snake River and the Idaho border. This is the Willamette
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Parkdale’s Ponderosa Pine in the Hood River ValleyThis magnificent landmark on the north slope of Mt. Hood is estimated to be about 600 years old. If Columbus had come to
... moreHoover-Minthorn Pear 🍐 Pyrus communis
Hoover-Minthorn Pear 🍐 Pyrus communisHoover-Minthorn Pear 🍐 Pyrus communis – Oregon Travel Information Council Called a Winter Pear this tree was
... moreThe Historic Columbia River Highway Mark O. Hatfield Trailhead
The Historic Columbia River Highway Mark O. Hatfield TrailheadTraversing between Hood River and Mosier, the five mile section of the Historic Columbia River Highway passes through the
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Octopus Tree – An Oregon Heritage TreeOctopus Tree in the Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge The forces that shaped this unique Sitka spruce, Picea sitschensis,
... moreThe Historic Covered Bridges of Oregon – Pieces of Oregon History
The Historic Covered Bridges of Oregon – Pieces of Oregon HistoryOregon has the largest collection of historic covered bridges in the western part of the United States, with over 50 covered
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