The State of Oregon Celebrates

The 33rd state of the United States joined on March 8th. The state of Oregon was also known as The Beaver State. Oregon is a state with a variety of temperatures and land environments. From the warm Pacific air to the western Cascade Mountains and the lush Willamette Valley and the high desert.

Many Indian tribes and others settled along the Columbia River Gorge, Klamath Basin and eastern points. The Northwest Passage also attracted many of the first European explorers Later the Oregon Trail would become a well known passage for pioneers.

Windsurfers, kayakers, bikers, hikers, skiers, and many other outdoor adventurers all visit Oregon for a fun sporting time. A few other things you may or may not know about Oregon are:

• Oregon has more ghost town than any other state
• Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the U.S. The lake is formed on the remains of an ancient volcano more than 6,500 years ago. The water there is crystal blue and loved world wide
• Oregon is one of the only 2 states without self serve gas stations New Jersey is the other one
• The tallest tree in the state in Oregon stands 329 feet and is a Coast Douglas Fir.
• Oregon is the only state that has an official state nut. The state nut is the hazelnut a.k.a the filbert. The Dorris Ranch in Springfield is the first commercial filbert orchard in the state. 
• In 1880 a sea cave was discovered Oregon
• The coastline of Oregon has 9 lighthouses. Five of these lighthouses are in use and the others are designated historic monuments
• The city of Portland host the International Rose Test Garden where more than 500 varieties of roses cultivated continuously since 1917.
• Find out more unique facts about Oregon here

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