Adventure day!

Last weekend, after a long bout of illness and cabin fever, I decided to visit our nearest town, Oregon City, and have a little adventure day.  I discovered a walking tour that is going to be near the top of my sightseeing list for guests.

I learned something new - in addition to being the end of the Oregon Trail, Oregon City was the first incorporated city west of the Rocky Mountains.  The downtown is separated from the rest of the town by a sheer 90-foot cliff, which was accessible only by stairs until an elevator was built in 1915.  We took the elevator down (the original one was replaced in the 50's), climbed up the steps along a waterfall, and walked the promenade along the top of the cliff.