| | When the Oregon Trail pioneers settled in lovely Willamette Valley, they couldn’t believe their luck. Fertile and green, fed by the waters of the Willamette River, the valley continues to attract newcomers looking for opportunities in a pastoral setting. Spend a delightful afternoon on one of the many winding bike paths in Corvallis or walking through Salem’s historic downtown district. Beautiful mountains - the Coast Ranges to the west and the Cascade Range to the east - offer getaways in a mountain retreat setting. | | | | | | Photographs by Gary Halvorson, the Oregon Historical County Records Guide | |
