Today the lone surviving dredge stands as the centerpiece of one of Oregon's newest state parks. (Photo/Mark Highberger). Not long ago in the old Sumpter Valley, a mechanical beast the size of an ...
An electric-powered gold-mining dredge is the main attraction at the Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area in Sumpter, Ore., on Feb. 20. The five-story-high machine, which ran from 1935 to 1954, ...
From the historic town of Sumpter, hundreds of miles of trails let you explore the Elkorns during a time of year perfect for viewing nature's beauty.