My students had a fantastic time here, and so did I! The exploration of this historic gem was…read morestructured while still being hands-on and immersive. The staff was a hoot as they were knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and invested in their roles. It was such a memorable experience for my students and I would highly recommend it to other educators!

Well this was a cool little spot. The kids and I got a lot of history lessons today about the…read moreOregon Trail and original Oregon settlers. Very cool stuff!!! We got to experience so many different parts of the farm. From washing laundry to sawing wood, to building a Lincoln log house!! I tried taking lots of photos for Yelp!! The whole experience was pretty cool. I was also SO thankful I had taken allergy medicine as the Cottonwood was TEARING through there. We had just about perfect weather Tobe outside and experience this. I will say that the Blacksmith was a bit of a verbal biter to the kids though. My son (who is a total stick,) was asked by him to pull on something and he couldn't. The Blacksmith said "do you know why you can't? Because you're a wimpy kid. And NONE of you can because you're ALL wimpy kids." One of the kids said "you're mean!!!" And he said "Yes I am. And I LIKE IT!!" That shocked both myself and the teacher that was there. It was almost hard to believe it had happened. But it did. Maybe polish on the skills when talking to 10 year olds sir. Other than that a cool experience.

Great little museum! My kids and I stopped in for fun, today and learned a lot about the hard…read moreworking men and woman who helped build the historic highway. The woman at the front desk was very sweet and mapped out a route for us to view more of what this area has to offer! There is even a little area for the kids to learn and explore that me two kids really enjoyed. Definitely recommend stopped in!

My husband and I were married here in 1996. It was the most picture perfect wedding. No decorations…read moreneeded, just some flowers. The chapel is neat and clean, warm and inviting. It was the perfect venue for my wedding. I recommend it highly. Here is a little history behind the church from their website www.PioneerWeddingChurch.com The 1895 German Methodist Church was acquired by the Baker Cabin Society in 1967. Originally built by a German community in Logan it was abandoned in 1920. It is said that all sermons were preached in German. Slated for demolition, the church was salvaged by a group of community members lead by Ernest Heinrich, who moved it to the Baker Cabin Site. Beautifully restored, the Pioneer Church, in it's tranquil wooded setting, has become a popular for Weddings. It is small, holds maybe 75 people, has no ready room, no indoor plumbing or A/C. It's wonderful for photography, accoustics and needs little added decor.

I love the quaint, quiet, peaceful setting. There is just something so special about following in…read morethe footsteps of our ancestors especially during such a monumental point in our lives. While the church itself has limited seating and apparently no changing areas, the grounds are large and beautifully manicured. This is definitely the place to come for an intimate wedding for nature and history lovers. The pricing seems quite reasonable, the location convenient and not far from several parks where you could have an outdoor (covered area) reception. I can't ever see myself getting married again, but if I find myself in just such a place in life, this will definitely be high on my list.

Fun little spot with a ton of historical artifacts relating to Mt. Hood. It's not a huge museum but…read moreyou could spend a good half and hour there looking at everything on display. Their collection of vintage skis is really interesting, as is their Oregon Trail section. Worth stopping by if you like historical sites.

Good center to learn more about the NW. they offer a Steiner cabin tour each year, but for the…read moresecond year I've tried to get tickets, the website failed and no one answered the phone on the morning the tickets went on sale. Bummer for me, but I'll keep trying. Meanwhile, it's a great little museum packed with interesting local history.

For me this was a great place to visit. As a child my father worked for the Union Pacific…read more Railroad and was often working out of Troutdale. I spent a lot of time in this depot and watching the trains from the platform.

Incredible shop! We finally stopped in after driving by for so many years. There are so many…read moreamazing pieces, you will definitely find something you love. I walked out with an Owl but couldn't stop thinking about the cool Aliens so I had to send my boyfriend back to pick one up. The craftsmanship is incredible and worth every penny. Owner is very friendly as well!

Always has a great selection of awesome carved items Bears,…read moremoose, beaver, fish, Sasquatch , wolf, etc etc Just one photo have many more Priced right , and great on helping out and select out goodies

The Musuem is officially open as of July 2025, after being closed for renovations since 2009…read more Musuem is located at Camp Withycombe, an active facility for Oregon National Guard. You must present valid identification at the gate before proceeding to musuem. The displays show Oregon military history from it's settling in the 1800's through current times. It has an incredible vault displaying military weapons through history and an art exhibit created by veterans. There are many volunteers on site who are eager to answer questions and inform about the history of the exhibits. In the back, there is a library for research and archives of the military. The library is open by appointments only on Thursdays and Fridays. I found the 7051 nails being pounded on plank of Douglas Fir representng each of US Servicemen that were killed during Afghanistan and Iraq Wars quite sad. You see it physically in front of you and it's a memory of how many we lost during the wars. All things considered, it is an amazing experience with multiple trips needed to fully absorb everything on display or to see new items as some displays have new items rotated in. The Musuem is open from Wednesdays to Saturdays 10am to 4pm. Year round.

This museum has many impressive displays following various time periods from the spanish-American…read morewar through WW2 accompanied by plaques with explanations about the people, munitions, armament, clothing, food, etc. that were involved. Unfortunately, a lot of the explanations have revised histories that fit a modern trend to negatively over simplify America's motives & to demonize people who were actually saints. Still, the staff was wonderful & generous with their time and knowledge.

Such a cool historical building!…read more The firehouse is open to the public Wednesdays and every second Saturday of the month. I believe you can schedule tours and private events at other times, and they do some special events (like photos with Santa). If you're local or enjoy Portland history, I think it's worth a visit. It won't take you all that long. The official tour takes an hour but we walked through in about 15 minutes. It's a great indoor activity for the fireman-loving kid or to assist in a fire safety talk with your children. Things inside the firehouse include: -An emergency response simulator -A fire pole that kids can slide down (!) -A dispatch board exhibit -An exhibit about the destructive power of fire -Antique equipment like hoses, carts, water tanks, etc -Info about the building's history including chew marks from the horses that used to be stabled here

They are only open every Wednesday and the second Saturday of each month. In September 2024, that…read morefell on the same day as the Belmont Street fair. This museum was quite amazing. I did not get a chance to really talk to any of the people working. There was just so much to look at. My favorite was the cab of the firetruck that is a simulator of what it is like to be in the truck when called out for an emergency. Free admission, I recommend this for anyone in the area.