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Fort Yamhill was an American military fortification in what became the state of Oregon. Built in 1856 in the Oregon Territory, it remained an active post until 1866. The Army outpost was used to provide a presence next to the Grand Ronde Agency Coastal Reservation. Several officers stationed at the United States Army post prior to the American Civil War would later serve as generals in that war.

Crater Lake in Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, is one of the more stunning sites to be seen in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. It is the deepest lake in the United States and as with most crater lakes was created with the collapse of a volcano. Crater Lake is more than 594 meters deep, or 1,948 feet, and is the seventh deepest lake in the world. Visitors to Crater Lake National Park are almost never disappointed by the view. Not only is the lake an alluring shade of blue, but it is surrounded by a forest of crisp green trees, making quite a vision.

According to Native American lore, the falls were created to win the heart of a young princess who wanted a hidden place to bathe. The waterfall as magnificent and memorable as any in the country is located just a 30 minute drive from Portland. Multnomah Falls located in the Columbia River Gorge It has a 611-foot-tall roaring, awe-inspiring cascade of icy water, the bridge lets you experience the power and beauty of nature up close and with ease. The gorge holds some of the region's most scenic vistas and leads to hundreds of wilderness areas and recreation destinations, such as Bonneville Dam and Cascade Locks

This beautiful 62-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden is located in Portland, Oregon.  “The Grotto” is the popular name of The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother.  It is a non-profit organization supported solely by the proceeds of its gift shop and by donations. It is administered by the Order of Friars Servants of Mary, USA Province.

The Columbia River Gorge is a spectacular river canyon 85 miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep. Carved by volcanic eruptions and Ice Age floods over millions of years, the Gorge is the only sea-level route through the Cascade Mountains. The cataclysmic floods also transformed flowing river tributaries into hanging waterfalls creating the largest concentration of waterfalls in North America. The Gorge is also host to a unique diversity of plant and animal life, including over 800 species of wildflowers, 15 of which exist nowhere else on earth.

Lan Su Chinese Garden is one of Portland’s greatest treasures—a powerfully inspiring experience that takes you through time, offering a window into Chinese culture, history and way of thinking. Ever changing, Lan Su always has something new to offer - by the minute, by the hour, and with the seasons.

Oregon's nearly 363 miles of pristine, public coastline is made up of diverse terrain that changes from rugged cliffs to evergreen forests to Sahara-like dunes and boundless sandy beaches. From Astoria in the north to Brookings in the southern tip, follow the shoreline past a smorgasbord of one-of-a-kind attractions including scores of quaint towns with a penchant for serving up legendary seafood. Historic lighthouses, breathtaking viewpoints, stunning state parks, a cornucopia of galleries and museums and a world class aquarium. Mild temperatures, dramatic scenery and a wide range of recreational activities make the coast one of the state's most popular regions.

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