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There is no 'plankhouse' as that is at the tribal grounds, not here in the State Heritage Area. There are a couple of picnic tables and non-flushing toilets here. Parts of Hwy 22 follow some of the wagon route. The footpath winds up the hill, then to return to the parking area, we walked down the hill along a short section of the horse and wagon road which went right by the fort's entrance. The day was warm and sunny and the walk was pleasant. This is where you need imagination, as all you see today is a lot of grassy areas! The informational signs tend to lean toward the native Indian viewpoint. It’s owned by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Kids will love the arcade and ice cream at the coffee, wine and tea bar. Sixty miles from Portland along Highway 22, this coastal sojourn offers a number of family-friendly room styles and welcomes headline performers. (I've included a photo of it since we have visited that location.) As we followed the path, we read the signs which identified where the various buildings were. Spirit Mountain Casino & Lodge, Grand Ronde. The 'blockhouse' is still in existence but was moved to Dayton about 100 years ago. There is a building marked 'store', but no historical information. Only one building remains from the days when this was a fort, and that is the Officer's Quarters.

We started on the right hand side going up the gravel footpath. We walked over to the large informational sign and got a brochure which described the walking tour. Keep going up the hill on the paved road, and the road will end at the correct location where Fort Yamhill was located! At the actual fort location, there is parking for both cars and RVs. Important - This park is *not* part of the Grande Ronde tribal grounds! When you turn off Hwy 22, you drive *past* the tribal grounds.

Spirit mountain casino to hillsboro oregon mileage