Back East, the fashion of silk hats for men spelled the end for fur-trapping mountain men. When felt made from beaver skins was no longer popular, beaver trapping as a way of life ended.

Oregon historian and journalist John Terry will talk about the tales of Oregon mountain man Joesph Meek at the Washington County Museum on Oct. 16.

A weekend gun show at State Fair Park featured more than firearms. Many other accessories needed to outfit a mountain man - or woman - also were available at the annual Rock Creek Renegades ...