Prehistoric Salem
Prehistoric Salem The Great Flood: A Geologic Event Which Shaped Salem Salem is located at the confluence of Mill Creek and the Willamette River. [...]
August 2005
Physical Setting
Salem's Physical Setting Salem is located in the north-central part of the Willamette River Valley basin. It straddles the east and west banks of [...]
Marion County Soils
The Soils of Marion County AIKEN CLAY LOAM (A) The largest areas of Aiken Clay Loam are just south and southwest of Salem. The [...]
July 12th
July 12: Salem's Dry Day The Weather Quirk That Keeps Salem Dry Produced a Festival That Was Celebrated for Five Years Plan family picnics [...]
Ice Age
The Willamette Valley during the Ice Age Although no glaciers got into the Willamette Valley during the ice ages between 2 million years ago [...]
Historic Gardens
Historic Gardens of Salem This information was compiled in 1997 and is not up to date. We’ve reproduced it here for reference about the [...]
Historic Gardens Calendar
Calendar of Historic Garden Events in Salem March 20 - April 20 Annual Tulip Festival Woodburn Wooden Shoe Bulb Company Early to Mid-April Native [...]
Herons
Great Blue Herons At Willamette Valley Refuges Great blue herons are the largest herons in North America, standing about four feet tall. They are [...]
Heritage Trees
Heritage Trees of Marion County A civilization flourishes when people plant trees under which they will never sit.--Greek Proverb Beech: JACOB AMSLER SWISS BEECH [...]
Great Flood
The Great Flood: A Geologic Event Which Shaped Salem Salem is located at the confluence of Mill Creek and the Willamette River. Since its [...]