The Oregon Trail is traditionally a man’s tale, and Westerns tend to focus on their bravery and heroism. Reality is more ...

Life on the Oregon Trail wasn't easy — but you knew things were looking up when you saw Independence Rock. So why was this landmark so beloved by the settlers?

Before Highway 26, covered wagons made the trip over much more rugged terrain on the last overland section of the Oregon Trail. “It’s very important for people to know about their past ...

Whether you’re a group of people on the Oregon Trail looking to establish a new town in the American West, or a business ...

Chimney Rock Chimney Rock in Nebraska has been a famous landmark since the days the pioneers used it to measure their travels along the Oregon Trail. Hoover Dam Some might argue that the Las Vegas ...

The Oregon Outback is a hidden gem, with countless outdoor adventures. From the world’s largest dark sky sanctuary to Fort ...

The most iconic landmarks have a way of getting stuck in our brains before we ever see them. Take the Eiffel Tower: its singular spire has been reproduced on countless postcards and T-shirts ...

Welcome to the website of the American Chemical Society’s National Historic Chemical Landmarks program. Under this program, ACS grants Landmark status to seminal achievements in the history of the ...

Oregon counties began mailing ballots Oct. 16 ... The Oregonian/OregonLive then built a map to help Portland voters figure out which new district they are in, see which candidates will appear ...

The northern lights could be visible in parts of Oregon Friday night, according to NASA’s aurora forecast. A minor-strong geomagnetic storm that started Thursday and goes through Saturday could ...

Cloudy with a high of 69 °F (20.6 °C) and a 60% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 3 to 6 mph (4.8 to 9.7 kph). Night - Cloudy with a 60% chance of precipitation. Winds variable. The ...

The Kuwohi Observation Tower, formerly Clingmans Dome, offers breathtaking views in the Great Smoky Mountains and honors Cherokee history with its name ...