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.
See also
References
- ^ "John B Yeon State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
- ^ "Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area". United States Forest Service.
External links
- "John B. Yeon State Scenic Corridor". Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
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