The construction of the Oregon Railway & Navigation Line spurred the town’s growth. By the late nineteenth century, Haines was a major exporter of agricultural goods, shipping as many as 104 railroad carloads of cattle and hogs to Portland every week. Remnants of the thriving days in Haines are scattered throughout the town. The railroad depot is now a museum, and the Chandler Cabin, built in 1861, serves as a roadside historical marker. [Oregon Encyclopedia]

This is an Oregon Historic Cemetery. The cemetery officially originated in 1878 in response to a diphtheria epidemic. Many of the graves are unmarked due to age and range fires. There is a small gate left of the kiosk sign that allows entry to the cemetery. It is a short walk and well worth a moment of your time.

A regenerative ranch naturally raising beef and other farm products while being ecologically stable. Regenerative ranching focuses on restoring ecosystems while raising livestock, promoting soil health, biodiversity, and climate resilience. Key practices include (1) Holistic Grazing Management, which mimics wild herds with rotational grazing to regenerate pastures, and (2) Reduced Chemical Use, minimizing synthetic inputs to protect soil and reduce pollution.

Tim Kerns, one of the owners, gave us an impromptu 45-minute tour of the potato harvest—definitely a highlight! Give a wave as you pass by!

This is an Oregon Historic Cemetery. There is very little left of the once bustling township of Rock Creek. Folklore has it that in 1917 the exit of Lake Killimacue was dammed to allow for additional irrigation storage. A huge gust of wind blew, resulting in the dam being breached. A wave of water tore down Killimacue Canyon and demolished at least six businesses as well as homes, barns and livestock. The town was not rebuilt. A few hundred feet west of the route is Rock Creek Cemetery. It features unique stones and locally mined granite fence posts. [Oregon Geneology]