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Oregon History (Page 3)

Oregon has a fascinating history, from the life of Indigenous People and first pioneers to the present day. Nearly every place you visit has an engaging story, and a few even have legends associated with it.

Twin Bridges Park - Siletz River

Twin Bridges Park – Water Activities with a Touch of History on the Siletz River

2022-09-11

• Twin Bridges Park is popular for kayaking, fishing, scuba diving, and swimmingContinue Reading

Cape Meares Lighthouse

Cape Meares Lighthouse – The Shortest Light Station on the Oregon Coast

2022-07-10

• Cape Meares Lighthouse is the shortest and the northernmost light station on the OregonContinue Reading

Rogue River Bridge - Gold Beach

Gold Beach & Beyond on the Southern Oregon Coast

2021-03-05

• Gold Beach and its vicinity are a fantastic getaway offering numerous outdoor opportunities GoldContinue Reading

Welcome Sign Lakewiew

Lakeview & Old-Perpetual Geyser

2020-12-18

Reserve Your Stay in Lakeview • Lakeview is the Tallest Town in Oregon • OneContinue Reading

Bridge of the Gods

Cascade Locks: The Heart of the Gorge for Outdoor Adventures

2020-03-02

• Cascade Locks is one of the oldest towns on the Columbia River Cascade LocksContinue Reading

Pilot Butte - Bend

Bend History | Central Oregon

2020-02-21

Before the first explorers arrived in the early 19th century, for almost 12,000 years theContinue Reading

Shore Acres State Park

Shore Acres State Park: Dramatic Natural Beauty of the Oregon Coast

2020-01-31

• Shore Acres is a unique combination of dramatic natural beauty and man-made marvels •Continue Reading

Coos Bay History

Coos Bay History | Oregon Coast

2020-01-31

Coos Bay, the largest city on the Oregon Coast, was established in the 1850s asContinue Reading

Nye Beach - Newport

Newport History | Oregon Coast

2020-01-15

The largest city of the Central Oregon Coast, Newport has a remarkable history and richContinue Reading

Fort Stevens State Park

Fort Stevens State Park – Outdoor Adventures from Bunkers to Beaches

2019-03-10

• Fort Stevens was an active military installation until 1947 • The park offers opportunitiesContinue Reading

Peter Iredale Shipwreck

Peter Iredale Shipwreck – Exploring Oregon’s Famous Wreck

2019-03-09

• Peter Iredale Shipwreck is a historical landmark of the North Oregon Coast • SandContinue Reading

Jacksonville Southern Oregon

Jacksonville – City-Sized Time-Machine in Southern Oregon

2019-03-06

• Jacksonville is a city-sized time-machine, allowing to go back as far as the 19thContinue Reading

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