Oregon Field Guide — Re-enacting the Civil War at Fort Stevens, Mountain Man Rendezvous, Primitive Living

Episode 1812

Re-enacting the Civil War at Fort Stevens: Fort Stevens annually hosts the largest Civil War re-enactment event in the Pacific Northwest. Learn about the fort's own Civil War history and the unique battle that the Northwest Civil War Council staged at the host site.; Read More and Watch this story

Mountain Man Rendezvous: The Grizzly Mountain Long Rifles formed in the early 1970’s and the group has grown to 119 families. The Long Rifles are different from other Mountain Man or Rendezvous organizations in that they meet once a month for club shoots and involve all family members. However, they do have two Rendezvous a year. One is their Spring Shoot in May and the other big gathering occurs each February just east of Bend.; Read More and Watch this story

Primitive Living: This is your chance to head to the rugged terrain of central Oregon's Glass Buttes and see what it's like to try and live like a caveman or woman. The primitive camp out known as the Knap In is highlighted. Knapping is the term used for ancient stone working techniques. Glass butte is explored, for it's rare obsidian. Ancient weapons are recreated and tested.; Read More and Watch this story