History

A Matched Pair

Here is another great outdoor metal sculpture by local artist Greg Congleton. This sculpture depicts a team of draft horses…

9 years ago

Rock Solid Buildings in Bend, Oregon

Is this a post about the burgeoning marijuana business in Bend? No! I'm impressed by the local materials used in some…

9 years ago

Tales from an Oregon Wanderer: William L. Sullivan

On a warm night at the Sunriver Nature Center last summer, visitors packed the room and stood outside the door…

10 years ago

Pioneer shelf in Central Oregon: WPC

What is chaos to some is orderliness to another. Weekly Photo Challenge - Chaos

10 years ago

Princess Angeline – Pacific Northwest Royalty

Princess Angeline by Edward S. Curtis. 1899. Did you know that a princess is buried at Lake View Cemetery in…

10 years ago

Lava River Cave: A Local Attraction

Lava River Cave entrance I recently went on a two-mile trek to the center of the earth. Okay, not quite…

10 years ago

Dee Wright Observatory: A wonder to behold

Looking like some medieval castle about to be attacked by dragons, the Dee Wright Observatory is located near the top…

10 years ago

Hot Air Extraordinaire over Bend, Oregon

Harnessing hot air into giant works of art makes for some hot air extraordinaire. We went to Balloons Over Bend last weekend…

10 years ago

Desert Bitterroot Oasis

Oasis Moment Oasis moments sometimes happen in the desert. While hiking to Chimney Rock near Prineville, Oregon, we came across…

10 years ago

Look Up: Weekly Photo Challenge

Look up at the water pumping windmill at Fort Rock Valley Homestead Museum in central Oregon. Daily post - Looking up

10 years ago

Powder House: Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

10 years ago

Cowboy Dinner Tree

Tucked away in Oregon's Outback, you will find a unique place that hearkens back to an earlier time. The Cowboy…

10 years ago

Lewis and Clark Critter Quiz: Described or Discovered?

Hmmm…a predominantly pink woodpecker named after a famous early American explorer and a wily relative of the crow named after…

10 years ago

Oregon Winterfest: A feast for the senses

Oregon WinterFest celebrates the winter season here in Central Oregon. This is the 17th year of the event. Here are…

10 years ago

Antique Thoughts

Things I've learned while antiquing that apply to life... You can find wonderful and amazing things if you just remember to look…

10 years ago

Aloha Owyhee!

Hawaiians in Oregon: A brief history What does the Owhyee River in southeastern Oregon and Kanaka Flat near Jacksonville, Oregon…

10 years ago

Twittering – A bird showing me history

His twittering voice kept leading me on through the wilderness. It seemed like every time I raised my binoculars to…

10 years ago

High Desert Museum – A place of wonder (continued)

What's outside? When you go outside into parts of the 135-acre property, you will be able to visit various exhibits.…

10 years ago

High Desert Museum – A place of wonder

Tucked away in the pines south of Bend, you will find a magical place. The High Desert Museum may not…

10 years ago

Edward S. Curtis Conclusions – Pt. 9

Chief and his staff - Apsaroke by Edward S. Curtis. 1905. His work today: Edward S. Curtis conclusions Images by…

10 years ago

Edward S. Curtis Discovery & Events Pt. 8

Aged Pomo woman by Edward S. Curtis. 1924. Edward S. Curtis discovery surprise It was assumed that all of Edward…

10 years ago

Controversy surrounding Edward Curtis & documentary – Pt. 7

In a Piegan lodge by Edward S. Curtis. 1910. There is controversy surrounding Edward Curtis' work. Some think the photos…

10 years ago

Edward S. Curtis’ Film – In the Land of the Head-Hunters – Pt. 6

A Koskimo House by Edward S. Curtis. 1914. A 1914 film by Edward S. Curtis In 1914, Edward S. Curtis’…

10 years ago

Edward S. Curtis’ life of twists & turns Pt. 5

A Skokomish camp by Edward S. Curtis. 1912. Marriage, children, & divorce Edward S. Curtis married Clara S. Phillips in…

10 years ago

Edward S. Curtis’ Mission – A History (continued) Pt. 4

Mosa - Mohave by Edward S. Curtis. 1903. Edward S. Curtis' mission Curtis decided to make it his life mission to…

10 years ago

Edward S. Curtis History – Childhood to Businessman Pt. 3

Edward S. Curtis. Self-portrait. Circa 1899. From birth to a budding photographer Edward S. Curtis was born in Wisconsin in…

10 years ago

Edward S. Curtis Photo Techniques & Artistic Movements Pt. 2

Chief – Klamath by Edward S. Curtis. 1923. Artistic influences The North American Indian books include many photographs and the…

10 years ago

Edward S. Curtis Fever in Bend, Oregon

Hupa mother and child by Edward S. Curtis. 1923. Events and exhibits related to photographer Edward S. Curtis were located…

10 years ago

Swan Song: Bringing back the trumpeters

It's ironic that a bird that almost disappeared from the face of the earth has their name associated with the…

10 years ago

Successful Invaders: Flora and Fauna that won

Old western juniper tree at dusk What are successful invaders? There are certain members of the plant and animal world…

11 years ago

Finding Frémont Exhibit: Early Explorer of Oregon

If you type “John C. Frémont” into a search engine, you will turn up places named after him in over…

11 years ago

Fort Rock Attractions: History & Geology

The year is 1905 and you have traveled thousands of miles across the country. You spot a fort-shaped rock formation…

11 years ago

Warm Springs Museum – Native American history

Wasco, Warm Springs, & Northern Paiute peoples The Warm Springs Museum, located in Warm Springs, Oregon, is impressive inside and…

11 years ago

Santiam Wagon Road – A walk back in time

A remnant of the Santiam Wagon Road A safe passage to the east If you are looking for an interesting…

11 years ago

Bend = Beer

Why, you may be asking, is she writing about beer on a site that is supposed to be related to…

11 years ago

Bowman Museum in Prineville – Central Oregon Attractions

Bowman Museum showcases the best of the West If you are looking for something to do that isn’t too far…

11 years ago