Thursday, July 9, 2009

Emigrant Springs on Old Oregon Trail

This is a beautiful State Park on the Old Oregon Trail near the summit of the Blue Mountains.

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They have several displays modeling what the Pioneer travelers used.  This also shows where the Old Oregon Trail was.   This is very interesting.

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The covered wagons used back then....       The log cabins for today's use.

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Again, the Old Covered Wagon...

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A hidden cabin....

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This chimney is used for group campers.   Many picnic tables surround it.

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The open shelters....they have a stove, sinks and picnic tables.

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A family picnics in the park....not a clear picture.

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This is our spot.  They have 18 full hookups and we got it free with Manuel Disabled Vet Pass.

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More of the park....many other campers arrived after we got here.

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We will probably stay here 5 days to be able to take our time checking out the sites in the area.

3 comments:

Richard and Patsy King said...

Connie,

That looks like one really nice park! It is good that you are enjoying the trip.

Richard and Patsy

Jesse Aleman said...

Nice trees and I bet the smell is awesome also . I forgot to mention how cool the sunset picture are.Sell them on e-bay

ram and josie said...

Everything is so green....Enjoy the weather.....I bet it is super cool!!!

Stay safe...