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1. Oakland Historic District

   Historic Oakland was the first community in Oregon to adopt a local program to protect its historic resources, thus becoming the first historic district in the state.  In 1979 the district was recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.  The Oakland Historic Preservation Commission…

   Location: 637 NE Locust Street, Oakland, OR 97462

2. Oakridge Tree Planting Festival

   The Oakridge Tree Planting Festival began in 1953. It was a time when logging provided many family-wage jobs, and the festival was a way of celebrating the good times and the community’s dedication to sustainable forests. Today, though the economy has changed dramatically, the community continues…

   Location: 1st Street, Oakridge, OR 97463

3. Odd Fellows Lodge – Oakridge

   The Odd Fellows Lodge building in Oakridge dates back to the late 1920s.  The current owners have hosted many gatherings at the lodge, which always include food and music. They typically have an open-door policy (rooms to rent) if visitors need a place to rest.  The Odd…

   Location: 76454 Hazel Street, Oakridge, OR 97463

4. Office Covered Bridge

   The Office Covered Bridge is unique. Not only is it the longest covered bridge in Oregon, but it is the only one with a pedestrian lane. Built for logging trucks to come and go to the long-defunct mill, and for workers to go from the…

   Location: Westfir, OR 97492

5. Old Mill District

   The story of the Old Mill District began almost 100 years ago when two sawmills opened on the Deschutes River.  Today, with the lumber business long gone, the same site is a full-scale mixed-use complex that boasts a carefully restored riverbank and preserved mill buildings…

   Location: Powerhouse Drive, Bend, OR 97701

6. Oregon City – West Linn Bridge

   The Oregon City – West Linn Bridge was once called the “most beautiful bridge in America.”  The 745-foot-long bridge spanning the Willamette River opened in 1922, replacing a wooden suspension bridge built in 1888.  The bridge was designed by Conde McCullough and placed on the…

   Location: 22825 Willamette Drive, West Linn, OR 97068

7. Oregon Country Settlement

   This unique property consists of 17.5 acres of preserved land, including critical natural resources – rich wildlife fish and wildlife habitats – and numerous cultural and historical sites as revealed in its archaeological evidence.  This landscape features the Oregon Trail, American Indian, pioneer and historical sites.  Historical…

   Location: 73370 E. Buggy Trail Lane, Rhododendron, OR 97049

8. Oregon State Capitol

   Oregon’s Capitol building is the state’s third Capitol; the first two burned down.  The Capitol is adorned with Greek marble, and atop it sits the “Gold Pioneer” representing Oregon’s pioneering spirit.  The Capitol is surrounded by the lush Willson Park, full of monuments dipicting Oregon’s…

   Location: 900 Court St., Salem, OR 97301

9. Oregon Trail

   Following the historic Oregon Trail, which thousands of emigrants took to reach the bounty of the west, offers an educational, historic and fun adventure.  You can pick up the trail at Oregon’s border with Idaho, or another great place to stop by is the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center outside…

   Location: Northeast to north central, Many along the route, OR 97058

10. Oregon Trail / Barlow Trail, Rhododendron Leg

    This is one of the most accessible, year-round access points for the historic pioneer Barlow Trail.  This 2.5-mile section that meanders through the Zig Zag River canyon connects the Mt. Hood villages of Rhododendron and Zig Zag .  Along the route you can see glimpses of the…

    Location: Rd 19, Rhododendron, OR 97049