Many may have heard of the devastating floods last week in areas of Oregon and Washington. One town that was hard hit was the small town of Vernonia in Columbia County Oregon. Vernonia is a small isolated town located in The Oregon coast range (Hwy 26 west to Hwy 47) My family moved to Vernonia when I was 13 and I lived there for 11 years.  If anyone would like to help the people of Vernonia there are links on the KATU website. 

Below are some pictures I took last summer when I visited Vernonia. Top left is Rock Creek which runs through the center of town. Each summer it is dammed up with the log to create the local swimming hole. Top center-Bridge St. in downtown Vernonia Top right- The Nehalem River where Rock Creek converges at Anderson Park-also right in town. Bottom pics include the new Public library, Rock Creek at Hawkins Park, and the house I grew up in on Rose Avenue.

The Columbia Gorge is a beautiful area in Oregon and Washington. There are many small towns on both sides of the Columbia River. Hood River is a popular destination close to many outdoor recreation activities. The popular historic downtown has galleries, restaurants, shops, wineries and breweries.  The Dalles is a historic town located at the end of the Oregon Trail. White Salmon is a quaint town on the Washington side where many artists have opened shops. Stevenson, another small town in Washington has become known for it's restaurants, brewery, Skamania Lodge and close proximity to Portland.  

 

Disclaimer: I assume no responsibilty for accuracy of information provided within this post and blog. Many entries on this blog are based on the opinions and  ideas of the author and are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. 

 

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