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Columbia River Gorge Activities and Links - Cousins' Country Inn - Hotel in The Dalles, Oregon
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Historic The Dalles
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Visit Historic The Dalles, Oregon and step back in time. Welcome, Pioneers, Adventurers, Gold-Miners, Mountain Men, Floozies and Scallywags! The Dalles, Oregon and Mt. Hood. Click here to see the 1884 lithograph. The Dalles, Oregon. The Dalles is a place, where spectacular scenery, outdoor adventure, history, and friendly people all come together. The Dalles is alive with History! During their historic journey to explore the Louisiana Purchase territory in 1805 and 1806. How do you pronounce The Dalles?
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Historic The Dalles Walking Tour
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Maps of The Dalles, Oregon. Click on the map above to see a larger image. Map of downtown The Dalles Murals. Take a tour of Downtown The Dalles and visit each one of the Talking Murals. Famous moments in history magnificently illustrated by renown northwest artists are located through out The Dalles. A cultural and educational experience for all ages. Keys to the Talking Murals boxes are available at The Dalles Chamber of Commerce. Click on the map above to see a larger copy of the image. 220 E 4th St.
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The Great Southern Railroad of Wasco County
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Click here to view PowerPoint slide show. The Great Southern Railroad. Of Wasco County, Oregon. Narrative by Jerry Tanquist. The Great Southern Railroad of Wasco County, Oregon, was built in 1905 by John Heimrich and his son J.G. Heimrich. It ran from The Dalles to Dufur, along 15 Mile Creek. In 1913 it was extended to Friend, along Pine Creek. Their original intention was to build a railroad from the Columbia River, through central Oregon, to San Francisco. The train ran daily until the late 1920’...
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Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area Waterfalls
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Columbia Gorge Scenic Waterfalls. The Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area is famous for its waterfalls - 77 on the Oregon side alone! They come in all shapes and sizes. They can be classified into eight forms: plunge, horesetail, fan, cascade, punchbowl, block, tier, and segmented. Motorcycle passes are also available. Most of the hiking trails that lead to the waterfalls are steep slopes that are not wheelchair accessible. However, many of the waterfalls can be easily viewed from the highway, including...
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Wasco County Pioneer Association
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Wasco County Pioneer Association. 93nd Annual Reunion and Meeting. Above (left to right): Scott McKay (standing), Jean Vercouteren, Mrs. Bailey, Tom Bailey, Steve Lawrence, Lloyd Walworth, Karl Vercouteren enjoy the salmon luncheon and some pioneer camraderie at the 2012 Wasco County Pioneers Association meeting. Members as well as the general public viewed the thousands of photos on the memory picture boards. Members and friends of the Wasco County Pioneer Association. Wasco County Pioneers Association ...
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The Dalles Calendar of Events
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2015 Calendar of Events. Click here for information about local historical sites. Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum. Saturday, November 14. Take a trip through the Ice Age during Mammoth Endeavors, Saturday, November 14 at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, 5000 Discovery Drive in The Dalles. The event features a drawing workshop from 1-5 pm with artist Stev Ominski, dinner at 6 pm and an evening program at 7 pm with archaeologist Gary Kleinknecht. Purchase tickets by Wednesday, November 11. The O...
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Historic The Dalles
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Visit Historic The Dalles, Oregon and step back in time. Welcome, Pioneers, Adventurers, Gold-Miners, Mountain Men, Floozies and Scallywags! The Dalles, Oregon and Mt. Hood. Click here to see the 1884 lithograph. The Dalles, Oregon. The Dalles is a place, where spectacular scenery, outdoor adventure, history, and friendly people all come together. The Dalles is alive with History! During their historic journey to explore the Louisiana Purchase territory in 1805 and 1806. How do you pronounce The Dalles?
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Historic The Dalles Days
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Enjoy a little levity and adorn your abode with these humorous vintage style products from Moody's Mercantile. Through CafePress.com. Never fear, the products are sold through reputable (and secure) websites. But if you click through from here, your History Queen might earn a copper or two. Like the artwork but don't see the product you want? Email the History Queen at info@historicthedalles.or. Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys. Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. History Books from Amazon.com. To pr...
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Historic The Dalles Days
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Timeline of Oregon History. Look for local information, marked by. 50-15 million years ago. Leaves deposits of plant and animal fossils that become known as the John Day Fossil Bed. 17 to 13 mya. Lava flows cover Columbia Basin, leaving deposits of basalt up to 2 miles thick. Cascade mountains. Also known as the Quaternary glaciation,. Covers most of Northern United States. Formed during the Quaternary Period. 15,000-13,000 years ago. People arriving over the land bridge of Beringia. First documented use...
