Harris, Oregon - Ghost Town, Covered Bridge, Winery (Elam)

Name: Harris (Elam)
Class: E2
GPS: 44.5781755, -123.4601035
Directions: From Philomath head west on Highway 20. At about four miles, the town of “Wren” is on the right side. Take the right to Wren (Kings Valley Highway,) then immediately take the next right to Wren Road. Take the...
Harris, Oregon - Ghost Town, Covered Bridge, Winery (Elam)

Roslyn, Washington - Or Northern Exposures "Cicely, Alaska"

Name: Roslyn, Washington
Class: E1
GPS:Latitude: 47.2500948, Longitude: -121.13785
Directions: Take I-90 East from Seattle for 77 miles towards Snoqualmie Take the WA-903 North exit just before Cle Elum. At four miles you’ll be in Roslyn.
Description:
These days Roslyn, Washington is best...
Roslyn, Washington - Or Northern Exposures "Cicely, Alaska"

Ghost Town of Miller"s Nevada

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Ghost Town of Miller"s Nevada

Ghost town of Taylor"s Bridge Oregon

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Ghost town of Taylor"s Bridge Oregon

Ghost town of King"s Valley Oregon

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Ghost town of King"s Valley Oregon

Ghost town of Garrsion"s Landing Oregon

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Ghost town of Garrsion"s Landing Oregon

Ghost Town of Webster's Corners British Columbia

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Ghost Town of Webster's Corners British Columbia

Ghost Town of Hill"s Bar British Columbia

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Ghost Town of Hill"s Bar British Columbia

Ghost Town of Germansen"s Landing British Columbia

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Ghost Town of Germansen"s Landing British Columbia

Ghost Town of Boothroyd"s British Columbia

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Ghost Town of Boothroyd"s British Columbia

Ghost Town of Lucky"s Mining California

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Ghost Town of Lucky"s Mining California

Ghost Town of Cuffey"s Cove California

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Ghost Town of Cuffey"s Cove California

Ghost Town of Cuffey"s Cove California

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Ghost Town of Cuffey"s Cove California

Leavenworth Washington, "Little Bavaria"

There are simply fewer places in the Pacific Northwest cooler then Leavenworth Washington to travel to. The Alps-like scenery of the surrounding Cascade Mountains is ideal for the Bavarian themed town in Washington State, just a couple of hour drive east of Seattle.
Captain Charles Leavenworth,...
Leavenworth Washington, "Little Bavaria"

Danford Balch Homesite and "Witches Castle" - Part Two

Danford Balch Homesite and “Witches Castle” – Part Two
back to part one
But that did not end the story of this piece of land. It passed through several hands finally being purchased by Donald Macleay, President of the Portland Board of Trade. The story goes that in 1897 he was...
Danford Balch Homesite and "Witches Castle" - Part Two

"Hidden" Multnomah Falls

“Hidden” Multnomah Falls
During the winter, or periods of heavy rain, a second falls shows up at Multnomah Falls. In this case, higher elevations of the Columbia River Gorge had seen several inches of snow and it was starting to melt off.

Nearby are these two history signs.


It...
"Hidden" Multnomah Falls

"Umbrella Man" Closeup

“Umbrella Man” Closeup

This is a closeup of the face of the “Umbrella Man” who stands in Pioneer Square in Portland, Oregon, everyday. The title is actually “Allow me” and has two twins, one in Philadelphi and another in New York City.

"Umbrella Man" Closeup

"Oregon Coast Indians" Oregon History Sign

“Oregon Coast Indians” Oregon History Sign
I’m not sure who put this sign up, but I’m assuming the Lane County Historical Society did. The sign is located on Highway 126 east of Florence, past the Three River’s Casino and & Hotel, and just over the North Fork of...
"Oregon Coast Indians" Oregon History Sign

Oregon History Sign "Salem Began Here"

Oregon History Sign “Salem Began Here”
Located on NE High Street in the 850 block, in Salem Oregon. This one was put up by the Marion County Historical Society. It’s in the same design as the Oregon History Signs.

“In the fall of 1840. The Oregon Methodist Mission under...
Oregon History Sign "Salem Began Here"

"A Lewis and Clark Botanical Memorial"

A Lewis and Clark Botanical Memorial
The “A Lewis and Clark Botanical Memorial” history sign is on Naito Parkway just next to the Burnside Bridge in Portland. The placement, and the subject matter of the plaque strikes me as rather odd. Lewis and Clark never specifically said that...
"A Lewis and Clark Botanical Memorial"

Danford Balch Homesite and "Witches Castle"

Danford Balch Homesite and “Witches Castle”
In Northwest Portland just Northwest of where the Lewis and Clark Exposition was held is Danford Balch’s Homesite (or as the sign in the park says “Lower Macleay Park.”) This area has had been the source of some major news...
Danford Balch Homesite and "Witches Castle"

The "Other" Shoe Tree

The “Other” Shoe Tree
Driving on Highway 26 east of Mitchell Oregon on the way to John Day Oregon is this “Shoe Tree.” There is another such tree further south, but recent reports say that it’s been cut down. I’m not sure of the significance of this tree, or...
The "Other" Shoe Tree

The "Umbrella Man" Statue

The “Umbrella Man” Statue
This statue is called “Allow Me” and was created by J. Seward Johnson. It sits in Pioneer Square near the Max station. Locals simply call it the “Umbrella Man.” As in, “Meet me at 6 by the Umbrella Man.”
It apparently has...
The "Umbrella Man" Statue

Goodbye "Made in Oregon" sign

Goodbye “Made in Oregon” sign
One of Portland’s most famous landmarks is slated to soon be destroyed. Ok, not exactly destroyed, but rather defaced in such a way that Civic pride in it will decrease significantly.

It says:
Case File: LU 08-191800 HDZ (White Stag Sign)
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Goodbye "Made in Oregon" sign

Harris, Oregon - Ghost Town, Covered Bridge, Winery (Elam)

Name: Harris (Elam)
Class: E2
GPS: 44.5781755, -123.4601035
Directions: From Philomath head west on Highway 20. At about four miles, the town of “Wren” is on the right side. Take the right to Wren (Kings Valley Highway,) then immediately take the next right to Wren Road. Take the...
Harris, Oregon - Ghost Town, Covered Bridge, Winery (Elam)