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Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Exercise
 
View of paved path through a lawn.
Whitman Mission offers a variety of views and challenges.
 
For Your Health
National Park Service sites can affect our lives in many ways. They are educational, inspirational, and often beautiful. They can also be good for our health, providing opportunities for recreation and exercise in pleasant settings. Several options exist at Whitman Mission.
 
Looking up at monument hill from its base.

Looking to the top of Monument Hill from its base.

Walking/Jogging
Whitman Mission National Historic Site has over a mile of maintained paved trails. This includes two trails that lead to the top of Monument Hill. Going to the top of the hill is a great opportunity to work an additional set of muscles on your daily walk.
 
bike rack

This bike rack is located near the front of the Visitor Center.

Biking
Biking is not allowed on the park site itself, but Whitman Mission does make a nice destination for an afternoon bike ride. Bike racks for securing your bike are located at both the main and back entrances to the park. So have a refreshing ride, then stop for a break, a stroll through the mission grounds, or to have a picnic.
 
Happy dog ready for a walk.

I'm ready to go!

With Pets
Pets are welcome as long as they are on a leash. You and your pet can enjoy the outdoors while staying fit by taking regular walks around the mission grounds. Please respect others by cleaning up after your pet. For more information concerning bringing pets to Whitman Mission go to the park's Pets web page.
 
Friendly ranger.

Worried about the Cost?
Don’t be. A pass good for the whole family for one year is available for only $10. So there is no excuse for not getting out, getting going, and having fun while doing it.

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$10 pays for the whole family for a year
More information about obtaining the Whitman Mission annual pass
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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.

Last Updated: March 29, 2009 at 14:22 EST