Ghosts of Times Past: Central Oregon Tour

JC Fowlie, Mayor of Shaniko and cashier of the Eastern Oregon Banking Co. was shot dead in the streets of town by Del Howell, after suggesting that Mr. Howell retire to bed as he appeared to be drunk. Imagine this scene playing out and many others from the days of wild pioneer life as we visit Central Oregon’s famous 19th Century boom towns, stopping along other glorious sites and ruins of Oregon’s past. KYC is excited to repeat our popular field trip for adults offered only once this summer, July 20-21.

Join Know Your City for a not-to-be-missed two-day bus tour of ghost towns of Central Oregon, including:
- guided stops at the long-forgotten boom towns of Boyd, Dufur, Friend, Shaniko and Antelope
- an overnight stay in the town of Mitchell
- a short hike through the spectacular Painted Hills, where you can witness layers of time, formed when the area was an ancient river
- more TBD!

Saturday, September 21
9:00AM Depart Portland from Union Station
10:30AM Bathroom break in Mosier
11:15AM Pick up Keith May, tour of ghost town of Boyd
11:45AM Tour of ghost town of Dufur, lunch & discussion with Keith at a park (pack your own lunch please!)
2:00PM Tour of ghost town of Bakeoven
2:30PM Tour of ghost town of Shaniko, walk around
3:30PM Tour of ghost town of Antelope
5:00PM Arrive in Fossil, walk around
6:00PM Fossil Museum
7:00PM Dinner in Mitchell

Sunday, September 22
10:00AM Stroll through Painted Hills
2:30PM Break in Madras
6:00PM Back in Portland at Union Station

*Lodging not included in ticket price. Lodging and camping options are available at the following locations (call to make your own arrangements):

The Oregon Hotel (541)462-3027 – rooms range from $20 to $70
Sky Hook Motel (541) 462-3569 – rooms are $65 for one, $75 for two, except for 2 larger rooms which are $85 for two
camping option in Mitchell Park ($5 cash) + bring a tent (no reservations necessary)