As highlighted by Newport News Times
Featured Bureau of Land Management Freedom 250 Events:
Oregon Trail Days – Baker City, Ore.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 13.
WHERE: Geiser-Pollman Park, Baker City, Ore.
The signature Freedom 250 event for BLM Oregon/Washington, Oregon Trail Days transforms Geiser-Pollman Park into an immersive Oregon Trail experience featuring wagon rides, storytelling, live demonstrations, music, crafts, and games.
The free, family-friendly celebration highlights the role public lands play in preserving the landscapes and stories tied to America’s westward expansion. Additional programming will also take place at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center throughout the weekend.
Wood River Wetland Volunteer Day – Near Klamath Falls, Ore.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20.
WHERE: Wood River Wetland, approximately 30 miles north of Klamath Falls, Ore.
This Freedom 250 volunteer event invites the community to assist with invasive weed removal and restoration work on public lands.
The event highlights the continued role Americans play in caring for public lands through volunteerism and stewardship.
Victorian Holiday Celebration – Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12.
WHERE: Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, near Newport, Ore.
This coastal Freedom 250 event connects visitors to Oregon’s maritime history through a Victorian-themed holiday celebration at the Yaquina Head Lighthouse.
Activities may include caroling, historical parlor games, ornament crafts, interpretive storytelling, and live music.
