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State Facts
Nine lighthouses stand along the coastline. Five are still being used and the others are historical monuments. The small village of Bickelton is filled with bluebird houses seen on the posts of every house. Eugene is rated by "Bicycling Magazine" as one of the top 10 cycling communities in the U.S. |
Central OregonThe 3,000 ft. altitude of the high desert area of Central Oregon offers almost constant views of the snow capped Cascade peaks. The climate is semi arid, receiving 9-20 inches of rain per year. What is there to see and do in Central Oregon? How much time do you have? If you love clean air, spectacular views, nature, and wildlife this is the place to come. Two national forests, six wilderness areas, a natural grassland and international famous rock climbing are here. See the waterfalls, lava forest, caves, museums, buttes, rock gardens and Fort Rock State Monument before you leave. Crane Prairie Reservoir is home to one of the few remaining Osprey nesting sites in the U.S. Relive the excitement of a train robbery on the Crooked River Dinner Train. | See and do List | |
Spelunking
Spelunking is exploring caves. There are sea caves, ice caves, lava caves and limestone caves. The #1 rule is never go alone because it's important to have someone who can summon help. The temperature is usually around 45 degrees so dress warmly. The ground can be slippery, wear sturdy shoes, wear a helmet and bring three sources of light. You do not want to crawl out of a cave in the dark.
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PioneersThe intense heat of the deserts caused the wagon wheels to shrink. The wagon wheels had to be soaked in rivers at night to keep their iron rims from falling off during the day. The pioneers lips blistered and split and the only remedy was to rub axle grease on their lips. The dust on the trail could be 2-3 inches deep and as fine as flour. Weather dangers included thunderstorms, lethally large hailstones, lighting, tornedos and high winds. | ||
