Day 1 – St. Helens, Oregon 69 miles
Fun Facts about St. Helens:
St. Helens was established as a river port on the Columbia River in the mid-1840’s. The town is named for its view of Mt. St. Helens, located 30 miles away in the Cascade Mountain Range.
Originally settled by loggers, St. Helen’s basalt rock quarry was also a major industry in the early 1900s. The town’s major employers today still include forest products and mining.
Near the riverfront, the Olde Towne portion of St. Helens features a Nationally Registered Historic District encompassing 10 blocks, which includes residences and civic buildings dating back nearly a century. Because of its picturesque setting, St. Helens has been a location for many films, including Halloweentown and Twilight.
Throughout the summer months, the Columbia View Amphitheater in the town’s Historic District becomes the living room of the community every Thursday evening. Families and friends gather to enjoy a variety of music with the beautiful Columbia River as a backdrop and an Open Air Market that offers options for a picnic dinner.
Activities for Children:
Summer is a great season to get out and about with children, enjoying music performances, plays and picnics outdoors as a family.
In Columbus, The Scioto Mile and Columbus Commons will be filled with free family activities throughout the summer months. Visit Columbus Commons at the following website to learn more: http://www.columbuscommons.org/happenings/commons-for-kids/
Actors Theatre of Columbus presents Shakespeare in Schiller Park, one of our historic neighborhoods, Thursday thru Sunday evenings, from May until Labor Day. Children love the colorful costumes and lighting. All you need is lawn chairs and/or a blanket and a picnic dinner – and of course your family – for a really enjoyable summer evening. You can find more information here: http://www.theactorstheatre.org/