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1. Oregon Trail Christmas Village

   The Oregon Trail Christmas Village helps preserve the historical events surrounding the attempted, but failed, crossing of covered wagons in 1845 by Samuel Kimbrough Barlow and his party. Steeped in near-tragedy, the events surrounding this important circumstance have almost been forgotten, so locals created an annual event…

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

2. Oregon Trail Quilt Show

   This annual festival was established  to educate the public to appreciate the heritage of our fabric arts, particularly quilts. The event allows people to retreat back into their memories and remember the past as it relates to something as simple as a quilt; these handmade works of…

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

3. Pacific Salmon

   Pacific salmon are an icon of the Pacific Northwest. Embodying the wild beauty of their homeland, their story–ancient mystery and living legends is entwined with the people and landscapes of the Central Cascades. For millennia, salmon have returned to their birth rivers to spawn and renew…

   Location: 1575 Hoseshoe Bend Road, Klickitat, WA 98628

4. Paradise Inn

   Trail weary climbers and mountain retreat seekers alike find comfort around the mammoth stone fireplaces in the grand lobby and dining room of this historic landmark. Built in 1916, this historic landmark inn holds a special place in the heart of Washington residents. The Paradise Inn…

   Location: Mount Rainier National Park, Paradise, WA 98398

5. Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint

   Peter Skene Ogden is perched at the top of the striking Crooked River Canyon, nine miles north of Redmond on Highway 97. Bring a camera – the views are tremendous. Besides the incredible views, the site features the juxtaposition of a historic bridge alongside a modern bridge,…

6. Philip Foster Farm

   The Philip Foster Farm is the only authentic pioneer site open to the public on the Barlow Road, the main artery of the Oregon Trail to Oregon City. Established in 1847, the living history museum features the original 1883 house, 1860 barn, replica store, cabins…

   Location: 29912 SE Hwy. 211, Eagle Creek, OR 97022

7. Pine Tavern Restaurant

   The Pine Tavern has historical significance as Bend’s oldest restaurant and sits above lovely Mirror Pond of the Deschutes River, where ducks, Canadian geese and swans swim by.  The Pine Tavern is Bend’s very own institution – there’ll never be anything like this again -…

   Location: 967 NE Brooks, Bend, OR 97701

8. Pioneer – Indian Museum

   This museum is a treasure of historical artifacts, and the information these people have labored decades to preserve for future generations is stunning. The museum  is a fascinating place to spend an afternoon browsing; the staff is knowledgeable and helpful. There are artifacts of the pioneer…

   Location: 421 W Fifth, Canyonville, OR 97417

9. Pomeroy Living History Farm

   Pomeroy Living History Farm sits nestled among tall firs in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in southwestern Washington State.  Situated along the scenic Lewis River, the farm is an interactive educational museum that depicts domestic and farm life from both the early 20th century…

   Location: 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road, Yacolt, WA 98675

10. Prospect Historic Hotel

    The Prospect Historic Hotel offers warm and inviting accommodations in the natural beauty of Oregon. The hotel, built in the late 1800s and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is a magnificent stage house, with grounds that are great for strolling or just…

    Location: 391 Mill Creek Dr, Prospect, OR 97536