Oregon history

Given the weather forecast for the next several days, and the fact that there's not that much snow in the mountains, it's unlikely that Portland and the surrounding area will have to concern itself with much sandbagging this time around.

In the mid-nineteenth century, there was only one major route to get from St. Louis, Missouri to merchant and settlement opportunities in the American

The Oregon Trail stretched for some 2,000 miles from what is now Missouri westward to what is now northern Oregon.

This image shows the Oregon Trail in the 1830s. This trail was used by settlers migrating to the Pacific Northwest.

I love historic film images, both for their quality and for a glimpse of life forgotten. There are some amazing archival photos of Oregon out there, and these are some of my favorites. 1. Stumptown So

100 Oregon Trail Homeschool History Resources. If you're studying Westward Ho or The Oregon Trail, your kids will love these resources to round out a study.

There's nothing that fascinates me more than old historic photos, and especially in Oregon. These vintage photos include the Oregon Coast, Portland, forests, and other various parts of Oregon. Take a look and let us know what you think in the comments. Portland Public Market vintageportland The 1933

Mt St Helens eruption from Pittock Mansion http://www.oil-electric.com/

Take the time to learn and teach these Important and Interesting Facts about Oregon for Kids! They'll love learning about one of the fifty states!