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1. Lowell Grange Hall

   The Lowell Grange Hall was constructed in 1913, during the community’s railroad boom, as the first schoolhouse in Lowell not constructed from logs. Today, Lowell Grange Hall is a national historic site. ADA accessible Visitor center nearby Located on private land

   Location: Moss , Lowell, OR 97452

2. Maryhill Museum of Art

   Come explore Maryhill Museum’s world-class collection of art ranging from early 20th century European works to an extensive Native American collection. Set in a castle-like chateau on a stunning 6,000-acre site overlooking the scenic Columbia River Gorge, Maryhill Museum is one of the Pacific Northwest’s…

   Location: 35 Maryhill Drive, WA 98620

3. Mayerdale

   Mayerdale, established in 1910, lies on the banks of the Columbia River 70 miles east of Portland. At the top of this gently sloping and verdant land, accessible from the Historic Columbia River Highway, sits an impressive neo-colonial estate and former home of Mark Mayer,…

   Location: 8191 Highway 30, Mosier, OR

4. McGillicuddy’s

   McGillicuddy’s is a family-owned and operated dining establishment located on Highway 58 in Oakridge. It is distinguished by a huge bugling elk on the west side of the building. The establishment was built in 1950 and housed several businesses over the years, including an old thrift store.…

   Location: 47772 Hwy 58, Oakridge, OR 97463

5. Memaloose State Park

   Memaloose State Park is a virtual oasis of beauty in the hottest part of the Columbia River Gorge, 11 miles west of The Dalles off Interstate 84. Temperatures can top 110 F on a summer day, but Memaloose always manages to provide cool comfort, lush…

6. Memorial and Boones Ferry Parks

   The park system in Wilsonville is built around a community that treasures its green spaces. Memorial Park is more than 120 acres and is along the Willamette River. It features boat access, kayak launching areas, docks, water trails, beautiful hiking trails in the woods, bird watching, community…

   Location: Memorial Drive and Park Place, Wilsonville, OR 97070

7. Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve

   Mounds upon mounds, most six-to-eight-feet tall, spread uniformly across hundreds of prairie acres, creating an otherworldly effect whose origins are yet understood. Follow the interpretive trail and ponder the mysterious landscape for yourself.  Birders will find plenty of opportunities for wildlife viewing at this preserve. The…

   Location: Waddell Creek Road, Littlerock, WA 98556

8. Mohawk Restaurant

    The Mohawk is one of Central Oregon’s most unique restaurants. A historical landmark since the 1930s, it is filled with taxidermy mounts – many of such rare quality they are illegal to possess today. During the logging boom the building became a boarding house for Chinese…

   Location: 136726 North Hwy 97 , Crescent, OR 97733

9. Morning Star Gardens

   Morning Star Farms in the the Applegate Valley has the largest  variety of heirloom apples in Southern Oregon.    Owner JD Rogers has apple trees that are not available commercially, some dating back to the 1500s, from all parts of the world.  He now grafts onto purchased …

   Location: 3905 thompson Creek Road, Applegate, OR 97530

10. Morton

    Throughout its history, Morton has been known as a logging community. Even today the economy still relies on logging, though logging has decreased.  It is home to one of the byway’s major annual events, the Loggers’ Jubilee.  It’s a lively affair held each August celebrating…

    Location: Morton, WA