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Oregon History (Page 4)

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.

Downtown Medford

Medford – From Obscure Train Station To 4th Largest Metro Area

2019-03-06

• Medford started as a train station in the backcountry but became 4th largest metroContinue Reading

Lithia Park - Butler-Perozzi Fountain

Ashland – Best Small Art Town in Southern Oregon

2019-03-06

• Ashland is named as America’s best small town • Southern Oregon’s cultural center hostsContinue Reading

Sea Lion Caves – Nature’s Spectacle in America’s Largest Sea Cave

2019-02-11

• Identified by the Guinness Book of World Records as America’s largest sea cave •Continue Reading

Cape Perpetua - Thors Well

Cook’s Chasm – Tidal Symphony of Spouting Horn & Thor’s Well

2019-02-04

• Cook’s Chasm is the stage for the Pacific Ocean’s performance • At high tide,Continue Reading

Shanghai Tunnels

Shanghai Tunnels – Portland Old Town

2019-01-09

Used with permission of Cascade Geographic Society/Shanghai Tunnel Tours, © 2017 • Shanghai Tunnels isContinue Reading

Lower Breitenbush Hot Springs - Oregon

Lower Breitenbush Hot Springs: The Mystery of Forgotten Waters

2018-11-22

• Lower Breitenbush Hot Springs is a series of hot springs on the river bankContinue Reading

Bingham Hot Springs | Bar M Ranch

Bingham Springs | Bar M Ranch | Northeastern Oregon

2018-10-05

• Bingham Springs is a great getaway in the picturesque valley of the Blue MountainsContinue Reading

Honeyman State Park - Cleawox Lake

Honeyman State Park – Oregon Coast

2018-07-22

• Honeyman State Park is the second largest Oregon State Park • There are threeContinue Reading

East Lake Hot Springs

East Lake Hot Springs | Central Oregon

2018-05-13

• East Lake Hot Springs are series of heated sulfur springs • Soaking is availableContinue Reading

Lithia Springs

Lithia Springs Resort – A Natural Mineral Wonder in Ashland

2017-06-11

• Lithia Springs Resort provides a great experience with a touch of luxury • FeaturesContinue Reading

Total Solar Eclipse

Total Solar Eclipse 2017 Facts

2017-03-12

On 21 August 2017, and at 10:15 a.m. Pacific Time, what would otherwise be anContinue Reading

Hunters Hot Springs

Hunters Hot Springs Resort & Old Perpetual Geyser

2016-12-01

• Hunters Hot Springs is well-known for “Old Perpetual Geyser” • Features a swimming-size poolContinue Reading

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