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Halfway, Oregon, past and present.
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| Halfway is nestled in the center of Pine Valley between
Richland (Eagle Valley) and Oxbow
(Hells Canyon). During spring, summer, and
fall, downtown is festooned with colorful hanging flower baskets maintained by
the city's youth groups. And with abundant snow, Halfway's neighborly traffic is
punctuated by the roar of snowmobiles. Halfway has an excellent small museum filled with Pine
Valley history,
artifacts, diaries and records. The city and its merchant community serve the needs of its 350 residents and those of the Pine Valley ranching and farming community.
Many of Halfway's permanent or part-year residents moved here because of
a treasured vacation where they had such good hunting, fishing, or
camping experiences. Snowmobile and cross-country skiing enthusiasts
find respite in Halfway after a day of fun and excitement in the nearby
mountain areas combed with interesting trails. Hiking and rock climbing
buffs camp out or use one of many excellent lodging facilities as their
base camp. Nearby Hells Canyon National Recreation area is an easy
half-hour drive following the meandering Pine Creek and photographers as
well as those interested in river rafting or jet boating find plenty to
pique their interest. Halfway's city government and service
organizations work hard to keep Halfway up to date while maintaining its
historic character and personality. |
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| How did Halfway get its name? As the Halfway area became more
populated with an influx of miners at thriving Cornucopia and more ranching
families, a new post office was established in 1887. The name "Midway"
was requested, but postal officials said it was already in use and suggested
"Halfway." So Halfway it remains. For a short time Halfway became the
nation's first "dot.com" city and some maps still depict Halfway as
"Half.com." |
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