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Siletz Reservation, of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz: 4,204 acres (17.01 km 2), 3,666 acres (14.84 km 2) of which is in Lincoln County; Umatilla Reservation, of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation: 172,882 acres (699.63 km 2), mostly in Umatilla County, with the rest in Union County
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In the mid-19th century, the United States government forced various tribes and bands from all parts of Western Oregon to be removed from their homes and placed on this reservation. It is governed by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. The reservation has a land area of 19.197 square miles (49.72 km 2).
The Sisters Rodeo is held the second weekend in June, held since 1941. [13] Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is on the second weekend of July. [14] The Sisters Glory Daze Car Show is held in mid July [15] Sisters Folk Festival is held the weekend after Labor Day in September. [16] Fourth Friday Artwalk is a monthly event, occurring all year. [17]
Dee Wright Observatory is located in the Willamette National Forest 15 miles (24 km) west of Sisters, Oregon on Route 242. [1] The highway is part of the McKenzie-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway. McKenzie Pass is 5,325 feet (1,623 m) above sea level, and winter snow and the narrow road surface requires McKenzie Pass to be closed to motor vehicles ...
Out of over 90,000 National Register sites nationwide, [2] Oregon is home to over 2,000, [3] and 54 of those are found in Coos County. This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted February 7, 2025.
It comprises 286,708 acres (1,160.27 km 2), making it the second-largest wilderness area in Oregon, after the Eagle Cap Wilderness. It was established by the United States Congress in 1964 and is named for the Three Sisters volcanoes. The wilderness boundary encloses the Three Sisters as well as Broken Top, which is southeast of South Sister. [2]
For thousands of years, the site that is now the Rogue River Ranch was a seasonal camp. However, it appears likely a permanent village was eventually established at the site. The Native American way of life along the Rogue River came to an end in 1856 when the native people were removed to reservations in northern Oregon. [1] [2]