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Contribute to CGS for the 1999 Tax Year
There is still time to assist your 1999 taxes by donating to Cascade
Geographic Society, whether it is a cash contribution, history or nature
books, historical photographs, maps, journals, diaries, and other documents,
artifacts, hand or power tools, etc. We are an all-volunteer organization
that can use your help and you can benefit from a tax-deduction. So before
you throw something out, give us a call at (503) 6 The Cascade Geographic
Society is an educational organization. The group operates a "Sanctuary
Lands Program" (that protects fish and wildlife habitats, cultural and
historical resources), operates "Stage Stop Road Interpretative
Center" in the Village of Welches, restores fish and wildlife habitats,
works with inner-city youth through our "Project Discovery"
program, has preserved many miles along the Oregon Trail, protects cultural
and historical sites, is working towards preserving Portland Underground
(the Shanghai Tunnels), sponsors a number of festivals, special events, and
a long list of tours throughout the year. The work of
the Cascade Geographic Society is saving today’s heritage resources for
our and future generations. Won’t you assist with a contribution today?
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Christmas in underground Portland -- December [TBA 2000]
The history of Portland’s "Shanghai Tunnels" has been exposed to
the Portland Metropolitan Area and beyond, thanks to four special reports by
KGW Channel 8 and KOIN TV 6 News. By working with the Cascade Geographic
Society, these well aired broadcasts helped to open up a whole new world to
viewers who had not yet heard about the rumors of men being shanghaied and
sold to sea captains for an average of $50 per man.
From 1850 to the beginning of World War II, shanghaiing, as it was known,
ran rampart as greed and corruption controlled the politicians, the police,
Avenue, and from what’s now Union Station south to Lair Hill Park (on the
west side of the Ross Island Bridge) and beyond, unsuspecting sailors,
loggers, cowboys, and other working stiffs, found themselves on board ship
bound for the Orient.
If you and your family would like to see Portland’s shanghai tunnels for
yourself, you can. The Cascade Geographic Society has scheduled their
"Christmas In Underground Portland", a thank you tour for members,
on [TBA 2000], December [TBA 2000]. Members need to be in good standing and
need to reserve a place by calling Michael P. Jones at (503) 622-4798.
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SANCTUARY LANDS PROGRAM NEEDS YOUR HELP
Cascade Geographic Society has secured several acres that consist of a
meadow, wetlands, and streams, in order to benefit fish and wildlife on
Mount Hood by protecting it forever. The acreage also has a section of the
Oregon Trail and Native American cultural sites. This acreage was threatened
by both logging and development and would have destroyed Salmon habitat and
critical seasonal range for wildlife, not to mention historical and cultural
sites. This acreage is now part of our "Sanctuary Lands Program",
which means that it will be protected forever. We are now in the process of
raising money to help pay for this land; any amount contributed, no matter
how small, will be gladly accepted. Individuals who contribute amounts of
$100 or larger, will have their names placed on a plaque that will be
located at the "sanctuary". This would be a good classroom project
as well as a tax-deductible contribution, not to mention some
"hands-on" restoration work. For more information, call: (503)
622-4798; or write us at: Sanctuary Lands Program, P.O. Box 398,
Rhododendron, Oregon. 97049.
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HOW YOU AND YOUR FAMILY OR ORGANIZATION CAN KEEP
WILDLIFE FROM BEING KILLED ON OUR ROADS
You and your family or organization can assist the Cascade Geographic
Society from keeping wildlife from being killed on roads in the Mount Hood
Area by sponsoring a "Wild Animal Warning Reflector". These unique
devices are placed along roads in wildlife migration corridors and are
beneficial to the animals dear, Cougar, Bobcat, Coyote, Raccoons, and other
wild animals will wait until the vehicle(s) pass. The cost is only $20 a
reflector. This is a great class project. Every reflector makes a
difference. This is a great and critical fund-raising project! For
additional information how you can help, please call (503) 622-4798. Or,
write: Save Our Wildlife, P.O. Box 398, Rhododendron, Oregon. 97049.
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HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL TOURS
We customize our tours to meet your needs. From grade schoolers to elders,
individuals to large groups, of all physical abilities, especially
challenged learners, talented and gifted, we welcome all who are interested
in learning more about cultural and natural history of our beautiful Mount
Hood Region. From Oregon Trail excursions, trips down the Barlow Trail, the
wonder of the Old-Growth Forests, to the special and sacred lands of Ancient
Peoples, we offer over 35 tours you won’t want to miss. Send a SASE for a
list of tours and prices. Group rates are available, with discounts for
schools. Just one hour from downtown Portland, these tours are an ideal
opportunity for a day trip you won’t forget. Enjoy the magic and splendor
of the Mountain and its rich history. Be sure to reserve your space for our
ever-popular tour of Mt. Hood’s Oregon Trail, featuring pioneer graves and
campsites, historic trail ruts and little-known routes, stream crossings,
and the infamous Big Laurel Hill, where pioneers were forced to lower their
wagons down the steep cliffs with ropes.
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ENVIRONMENTAL & OREGON TRAIL PROJECTS
Last year, over 350 volunteers from Portland Metropolitan Area schools,
organizations, and families assisted in restoring the natural environment
and sections of the Oregon Trail but much work is left. If you want to
contribute some volunteer time to benefit fish and wildlife, we could surely
utilize you. Many things have contributed to the poor conditions of our
Northwest, and we still have fish and wildlife habitats in need of
enhancement or restoration. Help Salmon and wildlife species by lending
Cascade Geographic Society a hand. Project sites range from the Columbia and
Willamette Rivers to Mt. Hood. Give Nita Kreuzer, Volunteer Coordinator, a
call at (503) 658-6233 [evenings].
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155th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BARLOW TRAIL - THE OREGON TRAIL’S
MOST INFAMOUS ROUTE OVER OREGON’S MOUNT HOOD
The Spring of 2000 marks the 154th Anniversary of the first attempted wagon
crossing/road over Mt. Hood. Known as the Barlow Trail, this was the final
overland link of the Oregon Trail that allowed "overland"
travelers a cheaper but far more dangerous alternative to rafting their
covered wagons down the Columbia River. In 1845, the wagon parties of Samuel
Kimbrough Barlow, Joel Palmer, and William Rector joined together and
attempted to make the first crossing of the 11,235-foot Mount Hood by
widening an Ancient Indian trail. From mid-September through December, they
battled their way through the thick timber of the Mountain’s southern
flank, and failed. They had to cache their "Prairie Schooners" and
most of their possessions in a crudely-made log cabin, and hiked out. They
didn’t reach Oregon City until Christmas Day. The following year Barlow
received a charter from the Provisional Government of Oregon and started a
toll road which required, amongst other things, lowering their wagons down
the steep cliffs of Big Laurel Hill with ropes. Today, with the expertise of
an interpreter with the Cascade Geographic Society, experience this unique
and colorful history by visiting emigrant campsites, graves, tollgates,
wagon ruts and swales, and even the infamous Big Laurel Hill, the worst
section of the 2,000-plus mile Oregon Trail. Or, study Old-Growth Forests,
wetlands, Wild Rivers, Salmon and wildlife habitats, ethnobotany,
environmental issues, and more, all located alongside this spectacular
historic trail. Just give us a call at (503) 622-4798 for further
information and details. We’ll work with you to develop just the right
experience for you, your family, or organization.
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