📜 Oldest standing water-powered grain mill in Oregon, built in 1858. 🔍 Part of Oregon State Parks system since 2004, offering free tours. # Why Go ⚙️ See historic water-powered turbines and working water-powered machinery in action 🚶 Explore 160+ years of Oregon rural life and mill history, including the historic homestead, orchard, and garden 📖 Learn about its raucous history, including horse races and dramatic tales 📸 Great for photographers and artists # Why Avoid 🚫 Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day 👥 Limited staff, call ahead for groups of 10+ 💤 Limited signage or publicity, a 'best-kept secret' # Cost 💰 Free tours, picnicking, and walking. # Hours 🕒 Mill open daily 9 AM - 4 PM for tours. Grounds open dawn to dusk. # Tips 🎣 Fishing allowed in mill race and Calapooia River. 🖼️ Photography and painting encouraged. 🪵 Follow firewood quarantine advisory to protect forests. 🗓️ Check official website for tour updates. # 🚻 Toilets Vault Toilets available.