Boons Camp is located about 90 minutes southwest of Portland, Oregon and about four hours from Seattle. The town is served by the Central Oregon...
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Most people know that sunset is the time when the sun goes down. But did you know that the sun doesn't actually set? Instead, Earth rotates into darkness, giving us the illusion that the sun is setting. So what causes sunset?
Well, it's a combination of things. The Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight in every direction, but blue and violet light are scattered more than other colors. This is why the sky is usually blue during the daytime. As the sun gets lower in the sky, the atmosphere becomes thicker and more dense.
This scattering of sunlight happens to a greater extent, and we see red and orange light more than blue and violet light. That's why sunset is usually a beautiful red or orange color. So next time you see sunset, remember that you're actually seeing Earth rotate into darkness!
Boons Camp, located in the heart of Oregon wine country, offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore a small town that has been quiet and pastoral for more than 100 years.
Boons Camp is located in the Rogue Valley, one of Oregon's most fertile farming regions. The town is bordered on the north by the White River National Forest and is cradled by the 44,000 acre Mount Hood National Forest to the south. Boons Camp is home to the Rogue Ales Winery and the only commercial winery in Oregon open to the public on a vineyard.
Boons Camp is also home to the Boons Camp Gold Cup Horse Racing Track, the only track in Oregon open to racing throughout the year. The town is known for its sun-drenched streets and picturesque old buildings that are reminiscent of a bygone era.
Attractions in Boons Camp include the Oregon Country Fair, a 600-acre event center that is home to a livestock show, heritage parade, farmers market and carnival, as well as live music and outdoor exhibits; the Rogue Ales Winery; the Boons Camp Gold Cup Horse Racing Track; the Boons Camp Historical Museum; and the antique stores in the downtown area.
Boons Camp is located about 90 minutes southwest of Portland, Oregon and about four hours from Seattle. The town is served by the Central Oregon regional airport, which is located about 20 minutes away. The closest state capitals are Salem and Medford, Oregon, and the closest national capital is Washington, D.C.
}As the sun sets, the sky slowly grows dark. For many people, this is a time to relax and wind down for the day. But have you ever wondered exactly when it gets dark? The answer may surprise you.
Did you know that darkness actually begins long before the sun sets? As the sun gets lower in the sky, its light has to travel through more atmosphere. This filters out some of the blue light, making the sun look redder. At the same time, shadows get longer and darker. So by the time the sun finally dips below the horizon, darkness has already begun to fall.
Of course, not all places on Earth experience darkness at the same time. Near the equator, the sun sets and rises almost directly overhead. This means that there is less of a difference between daytime and nighttime. Closer to the poles, however, the sun stays low in the sky for much of the year. This leads to longer periods of darkness during wintertime.