- Vinzenz Lausmann Memorial State Natural Area
Vinzenz Lausmann Memorial State Natural Area is a
state park in northernHood River County ,Oregon , just east of the city of Hood River, and is administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. It is located in theColumbia River Gorge , adjacent to an abandoned section of theHistoric Columbia River Highway . This park is one of a trio encompassing areas in the vicinity ofMitchell Point , along withSeneca Fouts Memorial State Natural Area andWygant State Natural Area . The three parks offers scenic hiking and views over the Gorge.The 126 acres (51 ha) of the park were donated to the state of Oregon by the family of Vinzenz Lausmann, and named in his memory.
Vinzenz Lausmann Memorial State Natural Area lies within the
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area .ee also
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List of Oregon State Parks External links
* [http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_172.php Official website at the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department]
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