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Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region on the West Coast of the United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon’s northern boundary with Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idaho. The parallel 42° north delineates the southern boundary with California and Nevada. Oregon is one of only three states of the contiguous United States to have a coastline on the Pacific Ocean.

Oregon is one of the most geographically diverse states in the U.S., marked by volcanoes, abundant bodies of water, dense evergreen and mixed forests, as well as high deserts and semi-arid shrublands. At 11,249 feet (3,429 m), Mount Hood, a stratovolcano, is the state’s highest point. Oregon’s only national park, Crater Lake National Park, comprises the caldera surrounding Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States. The state is also home to the single largest organism in the world, Armillaria ostoyae, a fungus that runs beneath 2,200 acres (8.9 km2) of the Malheur National Forest.

Because of its diverse landscapes and waterways, Oregon’s economy is largely powered by various forms of agriculture, fishing, and hydroelectric power. Oregon is also the top timber producer of the contiguous United States, and the timber industry dominated the state’s economy in the 20th century. Technology is another one of Oregon’s major economic forces, beginning in the 1970s with the establishment of the Silicon Forest and the expansion of Tektronix and Intel. Sportswear company Nike, Inc., headquartered in Beaverton, is the state’s largest public corporation with annual revenue of $30.6 billion.

Capital: Salem

 


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Oregon: Silverton – The Gordon House; Frank Lloyd Wright

Oregon: Silverton – The Gordon House; Frank Lloyd Wright

The Gordon House is located just outside the Oregon Garden, close to the small town of Silverton, …
Oregon: Silverton – The Oregon Garden

Oregon: Silverton – The Oregon Garden

The Oregon Garden is a stunning botanical garden encompassing over 80 acres and featuring more …
USA: Oregon – Erikson Aircraft Collection

USA: Oregon – Erikson Aircraft Collection

Located in the small town of Madras in Central Oregon, the Erickson Aircraft Museum holds a …
Oregon: Portland – Portland Art Museum

Oregon: Portland – Portland Art Museum

The Portland Art Museum is the largest art museum in Oregon and one of the oldest in the country. …
Oregon: Portland –  6 great vegan / vegetarian places to eat

Oregon: Portland – 6 great vegan / vegetarian places to eat

We often travel to Portland, Oregon for weekends and as we follow a plant-based diet having places …
Oregon: Summer Lake Hot Springs a fun weekend getaway (Review)

Oregon: Summer Lake Hot Springs a fun weekend getaway (Review)

Summer Lake Hot Springs is a rustic resort located deep in the central region of Oregon known as …
Oregon: Fort Rock State Park set in the Oregon ‘Outback’

Oregon: Fort Rock State Park set in the Oregon ‘Outback’

Fort Rock State Park – Like a desert mirage, this National Natural Landmark rises huge out of the …
Oregon: Portland – The HI Portland Northwest hostel

Oregon: Portland – The HI Portland Northwest hostel

Centrally located in Portland, close to all the action the Society Hotel offers a range of …
Oregon: Portland – The Japanese Garden

Oregon: Portland – The Japanese Garden

One of Portland\’s nicknames is the City of Roses, and this town has long been an incubator for …
Exploring Yaquina Head Outstanding Area of Natural Beauty

Exploring Yaquina Head Outstanding Area of Natural Beauty

Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area extends out from the Oregon coast, one mile into the Pacific …
Oregon: Central Coast – The Devil’s Punchbowl

Oregon: Central Coast – The Devil’s Punchbowl

The Devil\’s Punch Bowl is located between Newport and Depoe Bay on the Oregon coast. This Natural …
Newport, the ‘Capital’ city of Oregon’s Pacific Coast

Newport, the ‘Capital’ city of Oregon’s Pacific Coast

Newport is the main town on the Oregon coast and home to the largest fishing fleet, with a large …
A few days exploring Depoe Bay, Oregon’s whale watching capital

A few days exploring Depoe Bay, Oregon’s whale watching capital

Depoe Bay is known as the whale watching capital of Oregon due to a large number of migratory grey …
Oregon: A visit to Cannon Beach, an iconic Oregon coastal town

Oregon: A visit to Cannon Beach, an iconic Oregon coastal town

Cannon Beach is the iconic Pacific coast beach with glorious sandy beaches and impressive sea. …
USA: Oregon – Tillamook Air Museum

USA: Oregon – Tillamook Air Museum

Tillamook Air Museum is located in a rural setting close to the Oregon Pacific coast. In World War …
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