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The Independence-Monmouth Railroad

Posted on 2023-02 by Client Admin
The Independence-Monmouth Railroad MuralThe Independence-Monmouth Railroad

The Independence-Monmouth Railroad historic train mural was painted by mural artist Eileen Hinckle and initiated by the

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Posted in Oregon Experience, Oregon History | Tagged accommodations, bed and breakfast, explore oregon, murals, oregon association of independent inns, oregon bed and breakfast guild, oregon history, oregon lodging, oregon murals, willamette Valley

Discover the Historic Oregon Trail

Posted on 2021-10 by Client Admin
Covered Wagon without canopy on the oregon TrailDiscover the Historic Oregon Trail

Time 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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Posted in Oregon History | Tagged accommodations, bed and breakfast, columbia river gorge, eastern oregon, explore oregon, mt hood lodging, oregon bed and breakfast guild, oregon history, oregon lodging, willamette Valley, willamette valley lodging

October is National Apple Month

Posted on 2021-09 by Client Admin
Hood River Valley orchards. Oregon Historical Society Research LibraryOctober is National Apple Month

October is recognized as National Apple Month and Oregon is among the leaders in fine apple production. Apples are a member

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Posted in Agritourism Food Beer Wine, Oregon History | Tagged bed and breakfast, culinary, food, foodies, geotourism, lodging, oregon bounty, oregon history

The Willamette Stone State Heritage Site

Posted on 2022-05 by Client Admin
The Willamette Stone State Heritage Site informational signThe Willamette Stone State Heritage Site

Imagine a straight, west-east line from Oregon coast to the Snake River and the Idaho border. This is the Willamette

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The Historic Columbia River Highway Mark O. Hatfield Trailhead

Posted on 2022-09 by Client Admin
Twin Tunnels on the Mark Hatfield trail of the Historic Columbia River HwyThe Historic Columbia River Highway Mark O. Hatfield Trailhead

Traversing between Hood River and Mosier, the five mile section of the Historic Columbia River Highway passes through the

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Posted in Hike and Bike Oregon, Oregon Experience, Oregon History, Scenic Bikeways | Tagged accommodations, bed and breakfast, columbia river gorge, explore oregon, lodging, mt hood lodging, oregon history

Oregon Historic Destinations

Posted on 2023-09 by Client Admin
Hoover-Minthorn House and the Hoover-Minthorn Pear Heritage TreeOregon Historic Destinations

Take a stroll through time and walk in the steps of those who made Oregon their home. Stay in a home or inn that has been

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Posted in Oregon Experience, Oregon History | Tagged accommodations, bed and breakfast, explore oregon, historic inn, lodging, oregon bed and breakfast guild, oregon history, oregon lodging

Lightship Columbia is a National Historic Landmark

Posted on 2021-08 by Client Admin
Lightship Columbia moored at the Maritime Musuem in AstoriaLightship Columbia is a National Historic Landmark

Lightship Columbia is the last lightship serving the Pacific Coast We shared with you ‘Best Hike in Oregon for History

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Posted in Oregon History | Tagged accommodations, bed and breakfast, columbia river, explore oregon, geotourism, lodging, oregon bed and breakfast guild, oregon coast, oregon history, oregon lodging

The Historic Covered Bridges of Oregon – Pieces of Oregon History

Posted on 2023-06 by Client Admin
Good Pasture Historic Covered BridgeThe Historic Covered Bridges of Oregon – Pieces of Oregon History

Oregon has the largest collection of historic covered bridges in the western part of the United States, with over 50 covered

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Disappearing RR Blues: Geocaching Railroad History of NW Oregon

Posted on 2023-02 by Client Admin
Railroad Trestle over Elk CreekDisappearing RR Blues: Geocaching Railroad History of NW Oregon

The Disappearing RR Blues series of caches highlights the remnants of NW Oregon railroad and trolley right-of-ways or

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Posted in Geocaching, Oregon History | Tagged explore oregon, geocaching, geocaching oregon, oregon bed and breakfast guild, oregon history

Central and Eastern Oregon Museums take you back in Time

Posted on 2023-05 by Client Admin
Oregon Trail WagonCentral and Eastern Oregon Museums take you back in Time

The Central and Eastern Oregon museums will take you back in time. A glimpse into an ever changing Oregon, it’s

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Posted in Oregon History | Tagged accommodations, bed and breakfast, eastern oregon, explore oregon, geotourism, lodging, oregon history

Parkdale’s Ponderosa Pine in the Hood River Valley

Posted on 2023-07 by Client Admin
Parkdale Ponderosa Pine, Hood River Valley Orchards and Mt HoodParkdale’s Ponderosa Pine in the Hood River Valley

This magnificent landmark on the north slope of Mt. Hood is estimated to be about 600 years old. If Columbus had come to

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Posted in Oregon History | Tagged explore oregon, lodging, mt hood lodging, oregon history, oregon lodging, oregon trees

Blue Atlas Cedar in Carlton Oregon

Posted on 2023-06 by Client Admin
Blue Atlas Cedar in Carlton Oregon

The Blue Atlas Cedar in Carlton’s Ladd Park is over 100 years old. Ladd Park was designed by Samuel Lancaster,

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