Woolly Mammoth
Salem's Woolly Mammoth A long time ago huge beasts wandered the land on which Salem is built. In 1995 that theory was proven correct [...]
August 2005
Wildlife
Wildlife Great Blue Herons Great blue herons are the largest herons in North America, standing about four feet tall. They are among Oregon's most [...]
Wildlife Refuge
Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuges Gerry Lewin, Animals: Owl perched on the top of a post with sign "National Wildlife Refuge", WHC Collections [...]
Weather Records
Salem's Weather Records From September through mid-December since 1892 Data collected by Reid Hanson High Temperatures 83 - October 17, 2002 104 - August [...]
Weather and Land
Weather and Land July 12: The Only Dry Day In Salem Plan family picnics and outdoor weddings for July 12th in Salem. It's held [...]
Waterways
Waterways The Creeks of Salem Salem has had an abundance of waterways from its earliest days. It is believed that in ancient times the [...]
Salem Snowstorm
Salem Receives Record 27 Inches of Snow: January 31, 1937 "Yes, This is Salem," read the caption of a front page photo in the [...]
Salem’s Creeks
The Creeks of Salem Salem has had an abundance of waterways from its earliest days. It is believed that in ancient times the North [...]
Redwood Park
Salem's "Littlest Redwood Park in the World." Location: Waldo Park Sign "Waldo Park, The Littlest Redwood Park in the World, City of Salem", [...]
Pringle Creek
How Pringle Creek Got Its Name Pringle Creek is formed from several smaller streams. It flows between Bush's Pasture Park and historic Deepwood Museum [...]