Surroundings, Portland

The Gresham Pioneer Museum features a number of displays related to the town's history which began in 1852 with the arrival of the first settlers.

The Bridal Veil Falls State Park is located on the Columbia River Scenic Highway. The park offers hiking opportunities to the Bridal Veil Falls and to a viewpoint over the gorge of the Columbia River. From the falls visitors can view the Pillars of Hercules, a basalt tower.

The Champoeg State Heritage Area is located southeast of Newberg. It is the site of the 1834 vote to form Oregon's first provisional government. The park is a scenic area with camping and picnic facilities. The park's forest and wetlands are great places for viewing wildlife.

The Hoover-Minthorn House Museum in Newberg is located in a restored 1881 house which was the former home of Herbert Hoover. He lived in the house for only four years while growing up but the home is on the National Register of Historic Places. It contains original furnishings and photographs.

The McLoughlin House in Oregon City is on the National Register of Historic Places and is operated by the National Park Service as a unit of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. It was built in 1845 by John McLoughlin, a Canadian who worked for the British Hudson's Bay Company. The house still contains original furnishings.

The Clackamas County Historical Museum in Oregon City features the history of Clackamas County. Displays include an Oregon Trail covered wagon, American Indian artifacts, a library and photographs.

The Interpretive Center in Oregon City details the journey of settlers who made their way along the Oregon Trail. Approximately 300,000 people used this route, many of them dying along the way due to poor conditions.

The Oregon City Carnegie Center has functioned as a library since 1912, and is currently a public art and community center.

The Stevens-Crawford House in Oregon City was built in 1907-08. It still contains many of the original furnishings and clothing from that era.

The Canby Depot began operation in 1870 and closed in 1976. In 1984, the Depot was moved to a new location and is now open to the public as the Canby Depot Museum. Exhibits include school materials, antique toys, photos, and local doctor displays.

The Barlow House in Canby was built in 1885 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hart's Reptile World is located southeast of Canby and features a variety of reptiles.

150 years ago Aurora was settled by 400 German immigrants from Missouri forming a communal society lasting 25 years. The Old Aurora Colony Museum includes the Ox Barn, Kraus House, Summer Kitchen, Steinbach Cabin all furnished, and the reproduction Tie Shed. Artifacts include, furniture, household items, tools, clothing, musical instruments, quilts, and much more. Aurora was the first National Historic District in Oregon established in 1974 because of the unique history and contributions by the colony to Oregon.

The Heirloom Rose Gardens in St Paul have three English style gardens featuring a large variety of roses. The peak blooming time is in mid June.

CLOSED.The Oregon Military Museum is located on the grounds of Camp Withycombe in Clackamas. The museum contains a collection including weapons, artillery, vehicles and weapons which depict the state's military history,

The Eagle Creek National Fish Hatchery is located east of Estacada. Visitors can view trout and salmon. The best viewing time is during steelhead spawning from March to June.