Historical Marker - Beacon Rock
The prominent monolith across the river was named Beacon Rock by Lewis and Clark, November 2, 1805. It marked the beginning of tidewater for early river explorers who used it for a landmark in their...
View ArticleHistorical Marker - Laurel Hill
The Pioneer Road here detoured the Columbia River Rapids and Mount Hood to the Willamette Valley. The road at first followed an old Indian trail. The later name was Barlow Road. Travel was difficult....
View ArticleHistorical Marker - Oregon City
Oregon City - supply point for pioneer emigrants was first located as a claim by Dr. John McLoughlin in 1829. The first provisional legislature of the Oregon Country was held here in 1843 and land and...
View ArticleHistorical Marker - Oregon City Falls
Oregon City - once known as Willamette Falls - was early the site of an Indian salmon fishing village. The Falls furnished the power for a lumber mill which began operation in 1842, a flour mill in...
View ArticleHistorical Marker - Willamette Falls Locks
Still in use below this point-were opened on New Years Day, 1873, when the steamer Maria Wilkins became the first vessel to navigate up the west end of Willamette Falls. Farming and shipping interests...
View ArticleHistorical Marker - Willamette Falls
Was early the site of an Indian salmon fishing village. The falls furnished the power for a lumber mill which began operation in 1842, a flour mill in 1844, a woolen mill in 1864 and the first paper...
View ArticleHistorical Marker - Dr. John McLoughlin
Chief factor of the Hudson’s Bay Company at Fort Vancouver, philanthropist, and founder of Oregon City. The land on the east bank of the Willamette River at the falls was claimed by Dr. McLoughlin and...
View ArticleHistorical Marker - George Abernethy
From 1845 to 1849, George Abernethy was the first Provisional Governor of the Oregon Country, which extended from the Pacific Ocean to the Rocky Mountains and from California to Northern British...
View ArticlePortland Saturday Morning Market
From Hippy to Hip at the Portland Saturday MarketBy Bonnie Caton For Oregon.com
View ArticleGraham Oaks Nature Park
Sitting in a grove of trees, overlooking a creek, listening to the birds, bugs and other wildlife, it’s hard to believe this place was slated to be a prison. Thanks to local officials fighting and...
View ArticleLittle Mexico in Woodburn
Mexican flavor, north of the borderBy Vicente Guzman-Orozco For Oregon.comSometimes you just feel like leaving behind the drudgery of work, closing those books and fleeing the office for mañana-land,...
View ArticleLakeshore Inn
Relax on the lake in downtown Lake Oswego next to Millennium Park and Lake View Village. You’ll enjoy spacious, lakefront rooms and suites; decks, small kitchens, free Wi-Fi, and an outdoor pool next...
View ArticleThe Dr. John McLoughlin House
The Dr. John McLoughlin House interprets the legacy and life of the “Father of Oregon.” 713 Center Street, Oregon City. Open Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am-4 pm. 503-656-5146. www.nps.gov/fova. Tours are...
View ArticleWilliam L. Holmes House
The William L. Holmes House is one of the oldest American homes in Oregon. Joseph Lane gave his inaugural address from its balcony. Open Fridays and Saturdays, 12pm-4pm. 536 Holmes Lane, Oregon City....
View ArticleJupiter Hotel
Nationally recognized for its modern, urban style by magazines like Elle Décor, GQ and Travel + Leisure, the centrally located Jupiter Hotel is a popular stop for travelers, creatives and nomads...
View ArticleHistorical Marker - Beacon Rock
The prominent monolith across the river was named Beacon Rock by Lewis and Clark, November 2, 1805. It marked the beginning of tidewater for early river explorers who used it for a landmark in their...
View ArticleHistorical Marker - Laurel Hill
The Pioneer Road here detoured the Columbia River Rapids and Mount Hood to the Willamette Valley. The road at first followed an old Indian trail. The later name was Barlow Road. Travel was difficult....
View ArticleHistorical Marker - Oregon City
Oregon City - supply point for pioneer emigrants was first located as a claim by Dr. John McLoughlin in 1829. The first provisional legislature of the Oregon Country was held here in 1843 and land and...
View ArticleHistorical Marker - Oregon City Falls
Oregon City - once known as Willamette Falls - was early the site of an Indian salmon fishing village. The Falls furnished the power for a lumber mill which began operation in 1842, a flour mill in...
View ArticleHistorical Marker - Willamette Falls Locks
Still in use below this point-were opened on New Years Day, 1873, when the steamer Maria Wilkins became the first vessel to navigate up the west end of Willamette Falls. Farming and shipping interests...
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