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Oregon. The very word inspired the largest voluntary land migration in recorded history, and not without good reason. Windswept beaches, verdant forests and snow-capped peaks give way to sweeping rangelands, towering rock formations and dramatic river valleys in this incredibly diverse land. Mother Nature's finest elements provide the perfect foil for human innovation, and the result is a vast and ever-changing playground for the soul.
We invite you to discover a state where renowned chefs, four-star hotels and world-class golf exist side-by-side with roadside diners, yurts and snowboarding. Oregon. Things look different here.
Mt Hood
Mt. Hood, the tallest of Oregon's Cascade peaks, stands watch over the awe-inspiring Columbia River Gorge from a height of ll,239 ft.. The often-photographed glacier-glazed peak is home to year-round skiing and snowboarding. Run-off from its volcanic slopes enriches soil in the valleys below, which are famous for their production of pears, peaches, cherries, apricots and apples. One of the largest concentrations of high waterfalls in the nation spills forth from the cliffs and ledges that wall in the mighty Columbia River to create the nation's only national scenic area.
Other Attractions around Clackamas County
Baker Cabin
(503) 631-8274
Off Highway 224 near the community of Carver
The only cantilevered log house in Oregon, this cabin was built in 1856 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic Pioneer Church, constructed in 1895, is next door.
Ermatinger House
(503) 656-1619
619 6th Street, Oregon City
Built in 1845, this is the oldest house in Clackamas County. Lawrence Lovejoy and Francis W. Pettygrove flipped a coin here to decide the name of the city that is now Portland.
Museum of the Oregon Territory (503) 655-5574 211 Tumwater Drive, Oregon City History of the Oregon Territory is depicted in this wonderful museum which also features a stunning view of Willamette Falls. Admission to the museum includes admission to the Stevens-Crawford House.
Oregon Military Museum (503) 557-5359 10101 SE Clackamas, Clackamas Displays include a variety of restored military vehicles and vintage uniforms from Oregon military history.
Stevens-Crawford House (503) 655-5574 603 6th Street, Oregon City Built in 1907-08, this was home to the family of Medorem Crawford, a wagon master who brougth pioneers across the Oregon Trail, and his wife Mary- Elisabeth. This house contains all of its original furniture.
The Bomber
(503) 654-6491
13515 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie
This B-17G bomber, which has the lowest airtime of any B-17 in the world, was purchased as a war surplus airplane after World War II. A mission has been established to restore it to air-worthy condition.
Willamette Falls Locks and Museum
(503) 656-3381
End of Mill Street, West Linn
This National Historic Site offers boating and walk- in sites to enjoy the scenic locks, as well as picnic areas to relax in.
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