Category: Oregon
Newberry Volcano Monument
In central Oregon you’ll find a cave tour that is quite popular. In fact, you’ll most likely need a reservation well in advance in order…
A Vast Volcanic Field
South of Bend, Oregon you’ll find a vast volcanic field. It’s a place with a wide variety of geological features and a national monument that…
Stand By Me
The movie Stand By Me is considered a classic by many. It’s a film that is still quite popular with audiences literally around the world. …
The Oregon Trail Wagon
Thousands of people traveled the Oregon Trail as pioneers headed west and almost all of them made the trip in a wagon. Of course just…
Climbing Mount Hood
Very few people climb Mt. Everest, but there’s just something about the experience of climbing a really tall mountain. Perhaps that’s what brings many folks…
Getting Around the Place
In the early days, many people were simply trying to get around this place. Then after the years passed, some decided to come back and…
The Barlow Road
This road wasn’t necessarily a short cut. In terms of miles traveled it was a longer route. However, it soon became the path many would…
Government Camp, Oregon
Sometimes a trip becomes a real haul because of all the stuff you are carrying with you. That was the case for these men who…
The High Desert Museum
There are plenty of museums across the country to visit, but it’s fairly rare to find one that cover 40 acres. This one can make…
The Last to Receive Rail Service
As settlers moved west, rail lines were not far behind them in most cases. However, when you look at the entirety of the lower 48…