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  Lewis and Clark's Columbia River - Saddle Mountain, Oregon
Saddle Mountain is one of the highest peaks in Oregon's Coast Range with an elevation of 3,283 feet.
This is not the Saddle Hill of Meares.
On the mountain (3,266 alt.) are trails, shelters, and picnic grounds.
www.iinet.com /~englishriver/LewisClarkColumbiaRiver/Regions/Places/saddle_mountain.html   (2253 words)

  
  Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Contact Us
Saddle Mountain State Natural Area near Seaside will be closed today (May 23) through May 27 and again from May 31-June 3 while repairs are made to a bridge on the park entrance road.
Saddle Mountain State Natural Area includes 10 primitive campsites and a 2½-mile hiking trail to the summit of Saddle Mountain.
The area is 17 miles east of the U.S. 101 junction.
www.prd.state.or.us /news.php?id=674   (139 words)

  
 Kachemak Bay State Park and State Wilderness Park
Hiking and camping along the shoreline and in the surrounding forests and mountains are excellent.
The area’s quiet, natural beauty can be deceiving; it can be a harsh and unforgiving place for the unprepared.
The use of power boats and aircraft is allowed in certain locations, however, the park is closed to all other vehicles, including bicycles, all-terrain vehicles, and snow vehicles.
www.dnr.state.ak.us /parks/units/kbay/kbay.htm   (1150 words)

  
 Saddle Mountain State Park, an Oregon State Park near Astoria
1,650') to the summit of Saddle Mountain (elev.
Be prepared to marvel at the sheer volume of natural beauty packed onto the mountain, from a mature forest setting to fields of wildflowers to an open rocky summit.
Saddle Mountain State Park Clatsop Co. Oregon Checklist and Photoguide OSU herbarium Atlas of Oregon Forests Interactive dichotomous key for PNW conifers Endangered Plant Species of the...
www.stateparks.com /saddle_mountain.html   (491 words)

  
 GORP - Saddle Mountain Management Area, Washington
Saddle Mountain is an abrupt bump on the grassy plains of central Washington.
Elevations within the Saddle Mountains Management Area range from a low of 486 feet at the Columbia River on the recreation area's west side, to approximately 2,700 feet at Wahatis Peak on the eastern side.
The southwestern portion of the Saddle Mountains can be accessed from Highway 24 via"R" Road, one mile east of the town of Mattawa and County right of way via O road, 4 miles east of Mattawa.
gorp.away.com /gorp/resource/us_blm/wa_saddl.htm   (1191 words)

  
 Lewis and Clark's Columbia River - Saddle Mountain, Oregon
Saddle Mountain is one of the highest peaks in Oregon's Coast Range with an elevation of 3,283 feet.
The height of Saddle Mountain is thirty-three hundred feet, and it should be visible at a distance of sixty-five miles, or fifty miles from the coast.
"Saddle Mountain, double-headed and 3,300 feet high, is the landfall for this section of the coast and in approaching the Columbia River.
englishriverwebsite.com /LewisClarkColumbiaRiver/Regions/Places/saddle_mountain.html   (2253 words)

  
 ...::: Crowders Mountain State Park Traveler's Companion :::...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Prior to the arrival of European settlers, much of the land in the area was natural prairie that was grazed by herds of buffalo.
The new state park opened to the public in 1974, but it was not until 1977 that the summit of Crowders Mountain was included within the park boundary.
Funded by the NC Natural Heritage Trust Fund and the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, this land connects the state park to Kings Mountain National Military Park and Kings Mountain State Park in South Carolina.
www.crowdersmountain.com /history.asp   (1071 words)

  
 Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association® (KMSHA) to document and preserve the ancestry and rich heritage of the mountain saddle horse.
In 2002 the Spotted Mountain Horse Association® (SMHA) was formed, (a subsidiary of the KMSHA) to register mountain horses that had “spots” of white that were considered to much coverage for any of the existing mountain horse breeds, in order to meet their solid color standards.
This Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse and the Spotted Mountain Horse breeds, each with their own distinctive characteristics and genetic DNA markers, are recognized by the University of Kentucky, Equine Parentage Testing and Genetic Research Center as their own unique breed of Horse.
www.imh.org /imh/bw/kymtsad.html   (713 words)

  
 South Carolina State Parks - Equestrian Trails and Facilities
An 18-hole championship course winds its way through the long-leaf pinelands of the traditional state park, a course that’s earned notice from the Aubudon Society for the way it’s managed to preserve and protect the habitat it shares with uncommon critters such as red-cockaded woodpeckers and fox squirrels.
Nestled in a floodplain forest along the designated state scenic Lynches River, Lee State Natural Area has been serving South Carolina since it was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
Lee State Natural Area’s artesian springs, millpond and sandhills add to its diversity as a natural setting.
www.southcarolinaparks.com /boots-bikes/equestrian_trails-facilities.aspx   (817 words)

  
 Oregon Parks and Recreation: State Parks About Us
Cape Lookout State Park can be reached by traveling an hour and a half west of Portland through the scenic Wilson River pass.
The Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island is a remarkable place.
1,650') to the summit of Saddle Mountain (elev.
www.oregonstateparks.org /searchpark.php?region=north_coast   (666 words)

  
 Camel's Hump   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
In 1911, care of the mountain was entrusted to the State Forester who managed with the aim to keep it in a primitive state according to Battell's wish.
The State of Vermont eventually adopted a policy of development regulation on all state forest lands to preserve aesthetic values.
It fought proposed intrusions by communications towers and ski resorts until the summit's Natural Area was set aside; then special legislation was passed in 1969 to create a Forest Reserve whose state-owned acres (about 20,000 by 1991) form Camel's Hump State Park.
www.vtstateparks.com /htm/camels   (424 words)

  
 Saddle Mountain State Natural Area - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saddle Mountain State Natural Area is a state park in northwest Oregon.
It is located in the Coast Range in central Clatsop County, approximately 15 miles (24km) south of Astoria.
The park features hiking trails to the top of Saddle Mountain, located within the park.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saddle_Mountain_State_Natural_Area   (97 words)

  
 Wildernet - Saddle Mountain State Natural Area
That's all it is from the parking lot to the summit of Saddle Mountain.
The view from the top of the mountain is one that cannot be described, it must be experienced.
Location - Saddle Mountain is located along the North Coast, off U.S. 26, southeast of Seaside and 8 miles northeast of Necanicum Junction.
areas.wildernet.com /pages/statepark.cfm?areaID=ORSPSMT   (447 words)

  
 Rib Mountain
The curve of the land surface of the Central Upland hides the mountain west of Marathon City.
Rib Mountain was long thought to be the highest point in Wisconsin before it was displaced by Timm's Hill.
This land, forty acres in area, was presented to the commonwealth on January 26, 1923 by the estate of Jacob Gensman.
www.uwgb.edu /dutchs/geolwisc/geostops/RibMtn.HTM   (524 words)

  
 CTNC Electronic Newsletter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
State Agrees to Purchase Saddle Mountain from CTNC
The Conservation Trust acquired Saddle Mountain in February, 2005 to preserve scenic views of the Blue Ridge Parkway, create new state lands for public enjoyment, and strengthen protection of wildlife habitat and the Mitchell River headwaters, one of North Carolina’s most important drinking water sources.
Saddle Mountain is located in Alleghany County north of US 21 and west of the Surry County line and is part of the backdrop Parkway visitors enjoy as they travel from milepost 218 to milepost 223.
www.ctnc.org /Enews/71105.htm   (244 words)

  
 Rooster Rock State Park, an Oregon State Park near Battle Ground, Boring, Camas, Cascade Park, Clackamas
By design, the nude beach area is completely separate and not visible from the clothing-required area of the large park.
Wintertime at Rooster Rock State Park can be challenging, but it’s paradise to those who love life on the edge.
Rooster Rock State Park - Rooster Rock State Park NOTES Spring at Rooster Rock is where spring fever happens.
www.stateparks.com /rooster_rock.html   (695 words)

  
 Camel's Hump State Park
The 16,654 acres of this Vermont state park include the 4,083 foot Camel's Hump and liberal sprinkings of spruce.
An ecological area, for preservation of rare plants and wilderness habitat, is between 2500 feet in elevation and the summit, plus Gleason Brook drainage down to 900 feet.
A timber management and wildlife area, from 1800 to 2500 feet in elevation, protects the ecological area, encourages wildlife, and preserves the natural appearance of the region as seen from the outside.
www.central-vt.com /web/camel/index.html   (263 words)

  
 Mountain States Tent and Awnings - Hunting Accessories   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
All our panniers are double stitched and made with extra strap and buckle to be used on both riding and pack saddles.
Mountain States Tent and Awnings provides a variety of stoves.
This cover is offered in 2 types of canvas duck and has a long zipper along one side, for ease of inserting sleeping bag.
www.mountainstatesta.com /huntingAccessories.htm   (249 words)

  
 Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Contact Us
Tuesday, March 1, openings are set for Detroit Lake State Park in the Cascades Mountains east of Salem, Joseph Stewart State Recreation Area in southwest Oregon, Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site in eastern Oregon and Oswald West State Park on the north coast.
The campgrounds at Detroit Lake, 50 miles east of Salem, and Joseph Stewart, 35 miles northeast of Medford, are two of the largest in Oregon's state parks.
March 18 campground openings are scheduled at two state parks in the Columbia River Gorge-Ainsworth and Memaloose-and at Milo McIver State Park, four miles west of Estacada.
www.prd.state.or.us /news.php?id=646   (539 words)

  
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We are grateful to the Conservation Trust for protecting this important piece of the Parkway’s natural and scenic heritage.” The 251-acre Saddle Mountain property adjoins a 212-acre property, known as Wolfe Creek Preserve, which the Piedmont Land Conservancy (PLC) currently owns.
If the Natural Heritage Trust Fund purchases the Saddle Mountain tract, it will be dedicated as a State Natural Area that will further enhance the habitat protection already secured on Wolfe Creek Preserve and ultimately result in the permanent protection of 463 acres as a State Natural Area.
The 251-acre Saddle Mountain property also forms the western boundary of the Saddle Mountain Wilderness Area, which consists of 4,527 contiguous acres on five properties currently protected by the Piedmont Land Conservancy.
www.ctnc.org /downloads/press/saddle.doc   (1688 words)

  
 Oregon Parks and Recreation Department: State Parks DAY USE
There are hundreds of day-use park properties in the Oregon state park system.
Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island
Fall Creek State Recreation Area ($ at Winberry)
www.oregon.gov /OPRD/PARKS/dayuse.shtml   (80 words)

  
 RVparkreviews.com :: Cannon Beach, Oregon
This is undoubtably the best RV Park in the Cannon Beach, Seaside OR area, and we will stay there again because the rest are unexceptable, but we will double check everything and make sure they have our reservations before we leave to go and advise all to do the same.
Big rigs have to park in a side by side open area in the middle of the park.
As stated at the beginning, this campground is fine for tenters and small rv's but it has no business inviting large rigs without at least warning people about the tight fitting spaces.
www.rvparkreviews.com /regions/Oregon/Cannon_Beach.html   (1445 words)

  
 Oregon Parks and Recreation Department: State Parks Campgrounds
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department: State Parks Campgrounds
There are more than 50 parks with year-round and seasonal campgrounds in the Oregon state park system.
Visit About Camping to learn about campsite definitions and park classifications.
www.oregon.gov /OPRD/PARKS/camping.shtml   (63 words)

  
 Alabama, USA: Oak Mountain State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
At Oak Mountain State Park electric troll motors not to exceed a size that can be operated by a 6 or 12 volt storage battery may be used.
Any person coming within a State Park or using a State Park facility shall by such entrance or use waive any claim against the State or its agents for any accident or injury occuring while on or within a State Park.
(3) All State laws now in force and laws which may hereafter be enacted by the Legislature shall be maintained in all State Parks, and it shall be a violation of this regulation for any person to break or attempt to break any State Law.
www.oakmountainstatepark.org /parkrule.html   (2036 words)

  
 Northern Oregon Coast State Parks
Cape Lookout State Park can be reached by traveling an hour and a half west of Portland through the scenic Wilson River pass.
Just a quarter mile from any of the parking areas to the beach, yet the rigors of everyday life are stripped away by......
Be prepared to marvel at the sheer volume of natural beauty packed onto......
iloveoregon.com /northern_oregon_coast_parks.htm   (717 words)

  
 Newport News-Times: Dust off that tent: seasonal state park campgrounds open
The gates to several seasonal Oregon State Park campgrounds have opened for the 2005 season, including Detroit Lake State Park in the Cascades Mountains east of Salem; Joseph Stewart State Recreation Area in southwest Oregon; Clyde Holliday State Recreation Site in eastern Oregon; and Oswald West State Park on the north coast.
March 18 campground openings are scheduled at two state parks in the Columbia River Gorge - Ainsworth and Memaloose - and at Milo McIver State Park, four miles west of Estacada.
Memaloose is 11 miles west of The Dalles in the east end of the gorge.
www.newportnewstimes.com /articles/2005/03/16/sports/sports05.txt   (409 words)

  
 Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept: Go Play! Hiking - The Trails
Saddle Mountain is not a hike to pass up.
Your reward is a spectacular view of both the coastline and the Cascade Mountain peaks.
Tam-a-láu, or “place of big rocks on the ground,” vividly describes a setting of geological formations and views of mountain peaks and river canyons.
www.oregon.gov /OPRD/PARKS/GoPlay/hiking_trails.shtml   (739 words)

  
 Parks | LAMountains.com
Located in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains at the intersection of Las Virgenes Road and Mulholland Highway in Calabasas, 696-acre Las Virgenes View Park is a joint project of the City of Calabasas, the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, and the Conservancy.
Hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians can wind their way up to scenic vistas at an elevation of 1,100 feet.
The northern trailhead, marked by an informational kiosk, heads deep into the northern part of the park and connects with an existing trail.
www.lamountains.com /parks.asp?parkid=30   (254 words)

  
 The Oregon Natural Heritage Program - Dedicated Natural Heritage Conservation Areas
Dedicated natural areas in Oregon are called Natural Heritage Conservation Areas.
Like federal Research Natural Areas, they are designed to serve educators, researchers, resource managers and the general public with access to Oregon's natural heritage resources far into the future.
For an area to be dedicated, it must first be registered, and must also have a management plan describing how the key biological resources will be managed.
oregonstate.edu /ornhic/dedicated.html   (122 words)

  
 Oregon Parks and Recreation: State Parks About Us
Be prepared to marvel at the sheer volume of natural beauty packed onto the mountain, from a mature forest setting to fields of wildflowers to an open rocky summit.
The view from the top of the mountain is one that cannot be described...
For your safety, please consult the official Oregon highway map and check road conditions at Tripcheck before leaving on your trip.
www.oregonstateparks.org /park_197.php   (264 words)

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