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The Benson State Recreation Area is named after Simon Benson, a Norwegian immigrant, businessman and philanthropist. He was the State Highway Commission chairperson and actively promoted the development of the Historic Columbia River Highway. The land was acquired from Reuben and Rose Lenske, the city of Portland and the Multnomah County. Early developments were carried out by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Depression. There are picnic facilities and a disc golf course. The authorities stock the Benson Lake with thousands of rainbow trout each month from May to October. It is a mile away from the Multnomah Falls, along the I-84 Highway.
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