Our first stop was at the Mary Hill Museum just over the river in Washington state. We have driven by the museum on many previous trips but finally decided to stop this year. About 30 minutes prior to arriving at the museum we were caught in a torrential downpour which is unusual for this part of the state. We were grateful to pull off the road at the museum and let the weather clear. The contents of the museum were more eclectic than we expected. My favorite exhibits were the chess set collection and the view from the balcony.
After spending the night in Boardman we visited the recently opened SAGE (Sustainable AGriculture and Energy) Center. It was essentially a public relations outlet for the agriculture and industry of Morrow County but it was quite well done. Mr. Snootypurse is driving a tractor simulator at the Center trying to apply fertilizer more accurately than a GPS guided system. They also offer a simulated hot air balloon ride, numerous interactive exhibits, and a free scoop of Tillamook ice cream!
