Historic America

Featured here are Native Americans and the missionaries who came to save their souls; trappers and intrepid explorers; prospectors, loggers, railroad builders, and homesteaders; pioneers and outlaws; social reformers, innovators, scientists, and intellectuals -- and the awesome beauty of the Northwest landscape they all shared. Migration to the Northwest was made possible by the extraordinary journey of Meriwether lewis and William Clark. Over time, new migrants and vacationers have sought its stunning, unspoiled scenery, leisure activities, thriving cities, and its progressive, forward-focused society.