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At the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, you will see covered wagon ruts left by those early pioneers. People say the pioneer spirit that made it possible for these settlers to overcome hardship and adversities still lives on in Oregon today. The Oregon Real West traditions still exist among the cowboys, the ranchers, and the farmers.

To be a part of the Real West, you have to go to the rodeo. Pendleton Round-Up or the Mollala Buckeroo, are just two of the best. Go underground to see a culture hidden from the rest of the world at night. Visit two of Oregon’s Native American museums : Támastslikt Cultural Institute and The Museum at Warm Springs. Experience riding horses on Wilson Ranches Retreat Bed and Breakfast. Fly Fish on the Deschuttes. Visit Baker City, to see a slice of the Oregon Western culture. Check out the hand tooled Western saddles at Hamley and Company , or buy your first real cowboy boots there.

It's a Winner!

This epsiode received a
Special Mention at the
ITB Film Festival 2009