John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor

Summary

John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor is a state park in the U.S. state of Oregon, administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. It is located about 35 miles east of Portland in the Columbia Gorge. It is named in honor of John B. Yeon, one of the principal financiers of the Historic Columbia River Highway U.S. Route 30 which was constructed between 1913 and 1922. Located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area,[2] the park features hiking trails that access some of the nearby waterfalls, including Elowah Falls.

John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor
Upper McCord Creek Falls in John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor
John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor is located in Oregon
John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor
John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor is located in the United States
John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor
TypePublic, state
LocationMultnomah County, Oregon
Nearest cityTroutdale
Coordinates45°37′10″N 121°59′12″W / 45.6195617°N 121.9867493°W / 45.6195617; -121.9867493[1]
Operated byOregon Parks and Recreation Department

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "John B Yeon State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  2. ^ "Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area". United States Forest Service.

External links edit

  • "John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor". Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved July 1, 2011.