Photo Blogs

Whitman Mission National Historic Site has something to see in all seasons. Join park staff and volunteers as they explore the park with their cameras at the ready. The Photographer's Eye provides information about park history as well as photography tips. Learn techniques you can use on your visit. Nature Sightings provides a window into the natural history side of the park. Many plants and animals make the park their home; many others just stop by for a quick visit.

Read More About the Whitmans

The image to the left is from the cover of Rev. Clifford Drury's two-volume book on the Whitmans: Marcus and Narcissa Whitman and the Opening of Old Oregon. This book is available by chapters in a pdf format. Or, check out Whitman Mission National Historic Site by Erwin Thompson.

You can also find several letters written by Marcus or Narcissa Whitman.

Environmental Leadership and Tradition

Whitman Mission National Historic Site has worked hard to minimize its environmental impact and has won numerous awards for these efforts. But taking advantage of renewable natural resources is also part of the story of the Whitmans and other people who have occupied this area before the park was established. Learn more about the park's environmental leadership and the continuing tradition of using renewable energy.