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Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Before and After 2005 Prescribed Burn

The area just north of the parking lot was burned in 2005. At first the area looked like a war zone, but within just a few months glorious green appeared. Areas that have recently been burned often look greener than other parts of the park.

 
Area before burn is covered with dead, brown grass.
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Before the burn.
 
Ground has been burned and is black.
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March 2005, shortly after the burn.
 
Lush green grass covers the ground.
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June 2005.

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painting of mission with wagon in front

Did You Know?
The Whitmans’ mission was important to early Oregon Trail travelers. Those who were sick, tired, or hungry or who needed a wagon fixed would make the side trip to the mission. Some would spend the winter with the Whitmans before continuing on to the Willamette Valley.
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Last Updated: March 05, 2008 at 18:57 MST