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I never realized the joy I found in waterfalls until I moved to Oregon. Within my first year of living here, I thought I had seen them all. I had gone on many hikes, stopped off the Historic Columbia River Highway to see all of the Gorge waterfalls more than once, and my computer was… More

Miller Woods is located 3 miles west of McMinnville and available for public hiking and activities. The 130-acre property contains a wide array of ecosystems ranging from hayfield and oak savannah to timber stands. More

This park features pathways for walkers and joggers, benches, picnic tables and a playground featuring boulder elements and swing sets.  Great landscape vistas of surrounding farmland and hillsides. More

Antique Powerland Museums is a 62-acre heritage power equipment museum complex located in Brooks, Oregon. There are 15 individual indoor and outdoor museums that celebrate the machines and technology that powered Oregon agriculture.  These include the Truck, Car & Motorcycle, Caterpillar, John Deere, Logging, Tractor, Large Engine, Steam Sawmill, Blacksmith Shop, 1/8 scale "Live Steam" Railroad, Oregon Electric Trolley and Brooks Depot Historical Society. Other displays include Fire apparatus plus Steam Crane and other railroad maintenance-of-way railcars. Open April through September, featured events include the... More

The biggest collection of antique trucks on the West Coast with over 75 trucks from 1899 to 2009 on display. Located at Powerland Heritage Park. More

Located at Powerland Heritage Park. Featuring John Deere brand. View tractors, implements, machine parts, collectibles, literature and household artifacts. Annual silent auction in June.  More

Located in Brooks, Oregon – 9 miles north of Salem, Oregon Electric Railway Museum is the Northwest’s largest trolley museum. Enjoy a 1.5 mile trolley ride on an antique trolley and guided tour of the trolley collection. $2 admission, trolley rides $4, children 12 and under free. More

Witness the harvesting of Yamhill Valley Heritage Center’s oat crop using vintage farm equipment, horses and mules. The entire Yamhill Valley Heritage Center campus will come alive with many activities. Vendors will be on hand with their wares. Historical displays and demonstrations will be available for viewing including the Sawmill, Blacksmith Shop. Also view the ongoing restoration of their Peerless Steam Tractor Engine. The Harvest Café will be open with a wonderful assortment of food. Stagecoach rides will be available. There’s a Tractor Parade each... More

Baker Creek meanders through grassy fields in this popular setting. The covered picnic shelter can be reserved for group gatherings and events.  This county park features picnicking, barbecue pits. More

Come experience the best of downtown Silverton, Oregon at Silverton Inn & Suites. Located in the center of the city’s finest entertainment, our Inn provides the family feel of a bed and breakfast, with the offerings of a high-quality hotel. When you crave a bite out, enjoy the sumptuous specials at 3 Ten Water Restaurant, attached to our hotel. We’re also within walking distance to other eateries, art studios, antique stores and more. Whether you choose to stay in one of our suites or individual... More

A pleasing detour for I-5 travelers, this 55-mile/89-kilometer pastoral route loops through a verdant park filled with waterfalls and rolling farmlands with distant views of the Coast and Cascade mountain ranges. More

At Silver Falls State Park, fourteen foamy white curtains whirl and ripple and tumble and shimmer at one of the most delightful park lands in Oregon. Adam Bacher, an Oregon resident and noted landscape photographer, said he’s lucky enough to capture the falls from every angle. “To me, Silver Falls State Park is like a… More

"Rain, rain, go away, come again another day." Have you ever found yourself humming this well-known ditty on a gray April afternoon? Never? Yeah, right! Fact is, endless spring showers that are splintered only by occasional slices of sunshine is the way of life in the northwest corner of the West from March through May.… More

It’s tempting to label the town of Silverton one of Oregon’s hidden gems. With its rural location about 25 minutes east of Salem, quiet neighborhoods, and quaint downtown, it has all the trademarks of a well-kept secret. More

Recenlty my mom, my 22-month-old son and I made the drive 25 miles east of Salem to Silver Falls State Park. We made the trip on a weekday, which was a great idea. The normally busy parking lot only held about four other cars when we pulled in. The skies were blue and the air… More

Support local farmers and find unique craft items at the Silverton Farmers Market. Buy locally grown fresh produce, berries, eggs and meats. Taste artisan breads, jellies and honey. Saturdays May 12th – October 13th, 9 AM – 1 PM More

Venture out of the big city for a day, and head up the Columbia River to discover all that St. Helens has to offer. In just a half hour drive from Portland, you can find beautiful views of the Columbia River, a historic district lined with antique shops, and a variety of outdoor activities. It’s… More

Tucked into the curve of the Columbia River about 30 miles north of Portland, the little town of St. Helens is a day-tripper’s dream. Take a boat out on the river, explore historic Highway 30 and check out the views of the mountain for which this charming river town was named. Once you’ve worked up… More

Enjoy a fun and relaxing atmosphere where you won’t be rushed out at Running Dogs Brewery. Sit and play a board game, read a book, connect to their wifi. Children are welcome and dogs are allowed on the patio. More

The Gordon House, the only Frank Lloyd Wright house built in Oregon, offers guided tours of the interior of the house by reservation. The tours are conducted by knowledgeable and entertaining docents cover the theories and practices of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture, the story of how an Oregon farm family commissioned Mr. Wright to design their new home, the near destruction of the home in 2000 and the rescue, dismantling, moving and reconstruction of the house in historic Silverton, next door to The Oregon Garden.... More