The tree that will be displayed on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the Christmas season will make a stop in The Dalles Wednesday morning. This year’s tree comes from Oregon’s Willamette National Forest, and is making stops in 25 communities along the way. The theme for the 2018 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is “Find Your Trail!” in recognition of two 2018 anniversaries: the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act and the 175th commemoration of the Oregon Trail. In November, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will travel eastward from Oregon on the reverse path of the Oregon Trail. The tree will be at The Dalles City Hall on Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Festivities during the tree’s visit to The Dalles will include remarks by public officials, visits with Santa and Smokey Bear, hot cocoa, cookies, candy canes, and live music. Activities are free and open to the public.