John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor
| John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor | |
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 Upper McCord Creek Falls in John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor | |
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| Type | Public, state |
| Location | Multnomah County, Oregon |
| Nearest city | Troutdale |
| Coordinates | 45°37′10″N 121°59′12″W / 45.6195617°N 121.9867493°W[1] |
| Operated by | Oregon Parks and Recreation Department |
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 principle 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.
See also
References
- ^ "John B Yeon State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2011-07-01.
- ^ "Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area". United States Forest Service.
External links
- "John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor". Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved 2011-07-01.
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