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Fort Dalles on the Frontier Fort Dalles on the Columbia River was centrally located between the Pacific Coast and the Snake River border with future Idaho. It was an ideal spot for travellers to rest up and restock for the journey over the Cascade Mountains to the Willamette Valley. It was also a central post for troops who would battle in some of the northwest Indian wars. camp drum • fort dalles • the dalles • thomas jordan • surgeon's quarters
Indian Heaven This is a challenging, fairly high altitude hike in southern Washington. It's a good place to enjoy open meadows and small lakes. I do not recommend it for those who are not in reasonable shape. hike • hikes • hiking • washington • indian heaven
Lost Mines of the Pacific Northwest The gold rush started in California, but it didn't end there. Soon miners were finding gold in most of the western states. But not all finds were developed and many, once found, were lost again. Here are the stories of a few in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. washington • idaho • oregon • lost mines • gold rush
Tom McCall Preserve For a short, easy hike under the rays of the full sun, try the Tom McCall Preserve. The scenic views of the Columbia River Gorge are not soon to be forgotten. hike • hiking • trail • columbia river gorge • the dalles
Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh Expelled Some of the homeless expose what is actually going on in the commune. Eventually Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh is arrested and expelled from the United States. bhagwan shree rajneesh • ma anand sheela • big muddy ranch • antelope • oregon
Columbia Gorge Wine Touring A World of Wine in 40 Miles. columbia gorge • columbia gorge wine • cathedral ridge • syncline • syncline winery
Fort Simcoe, Washington Territory Many western forts were built due to problems with the Native American tribes. Fort Simcoe was no exception. The Yakama, Cayuse, and others had been harassing white settlers in what would become south-central Washington State. Fort Simcoe was probably one of the shortest lived forts due to quick settlement of hostilities. fort simcoe • yakima • yakama indians • yakima war • the dalles
Hank Vaughan, Oregon Rustler Hank Vaughan got into trouble with the law at an early age. Ever since he had his share of gunfights, some of them ending in death. His main of line of business, though, was rustling cattle and horses. He made a good living at while keeping up the front of a legitimate businessman. hank vaughan • the dalles • oregon • blue mountains • umatilla county
The Barlow Road It wasn't long after the first pioneers crossed the continent on the Oregon Trail that it was obvious that shortcuts or bypasses could be needed. Samuel Barlow was one of the first to realize there must be a better way to Oregon City than rafting down the treacherous Columbia River. samuel barlow • barlow road • the dalles • columbia river • mt. hood
The Sagers Go West, part 14 In the fall of 1847 some five thousand people were expected to cross the plains. As the wagons begin to arrive at the mission it is discovered that many of them contain children who are sick with measles. Soon the illness is running ramped amongst the Indians who have no means to fight off the disease. sager • whitman • oregon • the dalles • umatilla
The Sagers Go West, part 13 The Cayuse Indians wants the missionaries to move away. The Whitmans consider moving, then Oregon country is made a part of the United States. Artist Paul Kane visits the mission. He sketches the Indians who become very angry at him for doing so. One Indian woman thinks Kane has stolen her soul. Some five thousand people are now headed for Oregon, bringing many new wonders with them--and some that was anything but wonderful. sager • whitman • oregon • cayuse • indians
Wisconsin Potholes and Sinkholes Wisconsin contains many different terrains. This moth we look at 'holes'; Glacial potholes, prairie potholes, sinkholes. They all have glacial activity in common. Pollution or its prevention is critical with two of them. Learn more about how they affect our state. wisconsin potholes and sinkholes • suite 101 • wisconsin • peggy hoehne • travel |
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