Lone Fir Cemetery

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Lone Fir Cemetery
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“Lone Fir Cemetery, in the southeast section of Portland, Oregon, United States, is a cemetery owned and maintained by Metro, a regional government entity. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the first burial was in 1846 with the cemetery established in 1855. Lone Fir has over 25,000…”
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OutsideOct 8

Is Cemetery Hiking the New Hot Girl Walk? I Visited a Ghost Town and Graveyard to Find Out.

Walking among headstones might seem unusual, but research suggests it provides unique mental health and ecological benefits. As the practice gains popularity, a trip to a historic site reveals the deep peace these urban greenspaces offer.

Author hiked here for practice and experience.

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