2022 Memorial Day Weekend

On this holiday for remembrance, visit a museum or explore a historic monument. From visiting a beloved's gravesite to learning more about the men and women who have gone before us as veterans and community builders, Memorial Day offers a time of reflection.

You can peruse the Kalapuya Talking Stones or Nobel Peace Park at Alton Baker Park, visit a memorial monument or mural dedicated to iconic figures like Steve Prefontaine or Opal Whiteley, or walk through a community cemetery.

Please remember cemetery etiquette, moving respectfully, giving others privacy, avoid stepping on graves, or touching crumbling headstones.

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Memorial Day Weekend Things to Do

Summer is just around the corner and camping season is kicking in! Memorial Day weekend is a perfect time to explore the region's scenic byways on a nearby road trip. Wildflowers are blooming, farm stands are opening and wine tasting rooms are welcoming you in. Make the occasion special by packing along take-out from a local eatery or planning to stop at a favorite roadside restaurant.

It's been a local tradition to visit our wineries over the Memorial Day Weekend, however; a lot has changed over the last several years, so please call ahead to confirm hours and protocols for all wineries, museums and cemeteries.