Boardman was homesteaded in 1903, by its namesake, Samuel Herbert Boardman. Sam Boardman was the first Superintendent of the Oregon State Parks System, as well as the creator of the "rest stop" after he began planting trees to make little parks where travelers could stop and rest in the shade along our country's first highway. Soon the very first rest stop building will be placed in a Boardman mini park area just off the Interstate for all to appreciate.

Come and visit Boardman for hunting, fishing, various water sports, and unique views of the Columbia River along our paved walking trails. We are sure you will want to come back again and again.

For visitor information, go to www.visitboardman.com