I have no idea how this place got its name.
Day 145
The Vista House vista
August 18th, 2010
I'm walking across America.
That's the idea, at least. I'm walking westward from New York City for nine months or so. If everything goes according to plan, I'll be in Oregon when the clock runs out. If nothing goes according to plan, maybe I'll end up in Peru or Mongolia or Pennsylvania. You can read all about the details of my trip if you're so inclined.
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What a view!…Boy I must be catching these pics just as you post them!
Peace from Michelle in Providence
Interesting history this place has– http://vistahouse.com/history/
As for the name, I agree, haven’t got a clue.
John in MI ~ Thanks for the link, great information! I am a native Oregonian and I didn’t know anything about this site. Thanks to Matt for the introduction and to you for the history lesson on the origins of the building.
thanks for the link John… I learned more about this place… I’d like to stop and see the ‘view” from the Vista House…
John
Thanks for the post. it was vey interesting. I noticed that a group known as Friends of Vista House has taken charge to see that this place stays in good repair and continues to serve visitors. We have a Friends of the Smokies organization that does a similar thing for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in TN and NC including a lic plate where $35 from the sale of each goes to the Park. These treasures do not get the proper funding from our elected officials.
Welcome to the west side. Matt should have great walking weather, overcast mornings and temps in the 70’s. Happy walking~
Gee I can’t imagine either Matt. Great views, you’re really high up there. Again to bad it’s a cloudy day. I bet when it’s clearer you can see for ever.
A GREAT photo, Matt! A bit overcast, but cool. After the past week, and sun, I hope you don’t mind the clouds. Keep away rain! (It never helps to hope for rain to keep away in Oregon!) (That is why it is so green).
This photo is like a postcard, worth millions!
Matt if this is the vista to the vista house…maybe it is behind you taking the picture or maybe it was behind you at one time……or maybe someone stumbled on thier words while naming it and it stuck
This so making me want to go on a trip!
flicker says ‘mt pleasant, wa’. but matt’s in oregon. google maps says mt pleasant wa is on the canadian border across the water from victoria. i just dont trust flickr or googlemaps anymore.
That is a great pic!
The overcast sky and mist gives it a unique perspective.
Oh I am so glad Matt has gone to the Vista House…as you can see…the view is GORGEOUS! Can’t beat it…
Beautiful, awesome, spectacular etc!