Formations in the Lava Fields

McKenzie Pass Highway

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July 18th 2010
July 18, 2010 The beautiful McKenzie Pass Highway (Highway 242) in the Central Cascades mountains of Oregon is only open a few months a year. It closes in October/November when the snow becomes an issue and doesn't reopen until the snow melts in May/June/July. This is an old and very winding road and while they allow some trailers, I would not want to pull anything on this road or be in a very ... read more

North America » United States » Oregon » Cascade Mountains

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more