EST. 1917; POP. 175; ELEV. 2,213'

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Named in 1897 for the rich soil settlers found here, the area still supports farmers and ranchers and now hosts the fishing and boating enthusiasts who recreate on nearby Brownlee and Oxbow reservoirs. Look for the Hole-in-the-Wall Landslide, Between mile posts #30 & #31. This turnout overlooks a 1984 landslide that covered the road and temporarily dammed the Powder River. The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center sits on Flagstaff Hill, 5 miles east of I-84 on Highway 86. Stand for a moment in history. Marvel at the courage and hardships of pioneers on their 2,000 mile trek to the promised land of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, still 300 miles away. The BLM-managed center offers extensive interactive exhibits and dioramas, seasonal living history demonstrations, and interpretive/educational programs in an indoor theater. Interpreted themes include the explorers, mining and settlement history. Open daily 9 - 4 winter, 9 - 6 summer.