The Voyages of the Columbia Rediviva

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The Replica of Fort Clatsop near Astoria, Oregon

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Tryon Creek State Natural Area in Portland, OR

Tryon Creek State Natural Area is a 645-acre park set in forested Tryon Creek Canyon. You might be surprised to learn that the canyon is located in the southwest part of the city of Portland, Oregon!

Tryon Creek park contains hiking, cycling and equestrian trails, footbridges and a steelhead trout run. You can pick up a trail map outside the nature center, which features activities for children and displays that interpret the park's flora, fauna, and human history.

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11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd.
Portland, OR
(800) 551-6949

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Tryon Creek State Natural Area

Immigrants have built Astoria

An interesting editorial appearing in today's The Daily Astorian recounts the waves of immigrants that helped to build Astoria, an important Oregon town at the mouth of the Columbia River. The author recalls the wave of "immigrants" from an earlier version of the United States that followed the establishment of Fort Astoria in 1811, followed by waves of Chinese, Scandinavians and now Hispanics.

Saddle Mountain Hike

On May 30, 2009 at the Saddle Mountain State Natural Area, from 10AM through 2PM. The hike is sponsored by the Angora Club. This is a difficult five-mile round trip, on which you can marvel at the beauty of the mountain.