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A ghost town is any deserted place with few or no human inhabitants. Such places are plentiful in Oregon; remnants from history when men searched the hills for gold; when much of the state was still unexplored; or when economics and industry were very different from the modern world.
To get started, view the videos below and download a copy of The Teen’s Guide to Exploring Oregon Ghost Towns. This booklet was designed to help you find some of the most interesting and best preserved ghost towns in the state and provide with you activities that will let you explore these areas more thoroughly. Sites are organized by region and there is an Outdoor Observation Worksheet at the back of this packet which can be used to catalog your discoveries and share them with others.
Download the exploration tools at the bottom of this page to help explore these sites and determine how wild species are now using them.
A ghost town is any deserted place with few or no human inhabitants. Such places are plentiful in Oregon; remnants from history when men searched the hills for gold; when much of the state was still unexplored; or when economics and industry were very different from the modern world.
To get started, view the videos below and download a copy of The Teen’s Guide to Exploring Oregon Ghost Towns. This booklet was designed to help you find some of the most interesting and best preserved ghost towns in the state and provide with you activities that will let you explore these areas more thoroughly. Sites are organized by region and there is an Outdoor Observation Worksheet at the back of this packet which can be used to catalog your discoveries and share them with others.
Download the exploration tools at the bottom of this page to help explore these sites and determine how wild species are now using them.
Roadside Ghost Towns: Sometimes, abandoned places can be found right along the roadside. These sites can offer some fun exploration opportunities if you keep your eyes peeled and your camera ready.