Applegate Trail Interpretive — Attraction in Oregon

We pulled off the highway and into the gas station right before this place. It was loaded with thugs and creeps. We drove to the little one-lane bridge and turned around that was pretty neat. Then we pulled up to the museum and my wife went to the door to check it out. As she did I noticed that all the other cars in the parking lot had a thick layer of dust on them. The whole situation seemed kind of fishy to me and so I instructed my wife to come back into the car because I didn't want to have to shoot my way out of this place. I'm not sure what the scoop is here, and I see lots of other good reviews, so I'm wondering if I came on National weirdo day, or what. My suggestion would be, don't go here by yourself. Take at least four people and make sure...

This place is such a neat little hidden gem. Don't be confused by the words interpretive center, it is a museum. They had unique & authentic displays centered around local history. For a privately owned almost mom & pop type establishment, full of largely donated exhibits they really surprised me. The gentleman who runs the front was very friendly & full of passion to save & revive this little piece of hometown pride. It's easily found & a very short trip off the freeway. A welcome & needed stop in a section of I5 with very few quick road trip attractions that don't revolve around outdoor activities. Show them some love & support to bring it back. Hoping they find the ability to begin Applegate trail...

A look back into the reality of what an extraordinary feat people blindly chose to endure to settle this wilderness. Hardship doesn't begin to describe what the people experienced. Did you know it was promoted by the US inorder to claim it before the King of England did? There was no regard for the indigenous people as usual. Also, the only other route once here, was a raft trip down the Columbia. Mr. Applegate pioneered and forged this path. Crazy! You should definitely check out this place. The Docent is very welcoming and encouraging about the musuem's many wonders. Look up hours online before...