Champoeg – an Oregon Gem
Just south of Portland, Oregon, is a place where you can walk and bike on multi-use scenic trails along the Willamette River, visit the Pioneer Garden next to the Visitor Center, camp out in your tent or RV for a week or more, and get an ice cream bar at the historic Butteville Store, considered the oldest operating store in Oregon – these are just a few of the things you can do here whether you stay a day or a week. This place is called Champoeg State Heritage Area and includes a campground as well as a large day-use area. Dinah and I spent a couple of days here, walking the paths, checking out the pioneer toys in the … Continue reading


