Although the town of Merlin was not named after the legendary wizard, the area still possesses an old-fashioned charm that Camelot’s towns may have once had (minus knights and dragons […]
History
Community Gems: Salmon, Settlers, and back to Salmon
Long before Gold Hill became an incorporated city in 1895, the area around Ti’lomikh Falls was home to the Takelma Indian Tribe. With the river to provide salmon, trout, and […]
Community Gems: From Gasburg and Gold to I-5 and PH-5
How many people know that Phoenix, Oregon was originally called Gasburg? Did you know that there was a civil war camp in the city? Or that the settlers found gold […]
Community Gems: Palmerton Park
What do a Persian Parrotia and a Japanese Snowbell have in common? Unless you’re an expert in dendrology (the study of trees), most people might not know both are living […]