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ATTRACTIONS
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE
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STATE FACTS
Nickname
Beaver State
Name
first written reference to
Oregon is in a 1765 proposal for a journey, written by Major Robert Rogerste,
"...the River called by the Indians Ouragon"
Capital
Salem
Population
3,203,735
(1996 estimate)
Largest Cities
Portland, Eugene,
Salem, Gresham, Beaverton, Medford
Yearly Precipitation
Salem:
39.16 feet
Average Temperature
Salem
Jan. 39.6° F, 4.22° C
July 66.3° F, 19.0° C
Burns
Jan. 23.3° F, -4.83° C
July 66.2° F, 19.0° C
Animal
Beaver
Bird
Western Meadowlark
Fish
Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus
tshawytscha)
Flower
Oregon Grape
(Berberis aquifolium, the fruit is edible)
Tree
Douglas Fir
(Pseudotsuga menziesii, its timber is said to be stronger than concrete)
Land Area
98,386 square miles
251.419 square km
(9th largest US state)
Geographic Center
Crook
(25 miles south-southeast of Prineville)
Highest Point
Mount Hood, 11,240
feet
Deepest Gorge
Hell's Canyon
7,900 feet
Deepest Lake
Crater Lake 1 932
feet
(deepest in U.S.)
Largest Lake
Malheur Lake
(south of Burns)
Longest River
Columbia 1,243
miles
Highest Waterfalls
Multnomah
Falls 620 feet
Motto
Alis Volat Propriis
Latin for "She Flies With Her Own Wings"
Admitted to Union
February 14,
1859
(as 33rd US state)
Oregon
Visitor Information
Government Web Sites
Oregon Blue Book -
Introduction
A page on the historical and descriptive details of
Oregon's state symbols, including the state flag, animal, bird, dance, song,
fish, flower, insect and nut. And a page on Oregon's almanac of facts and
figures. These pages are part of the Office of the Secretary of State web site.
Oregon Department of
Fish and Wildlife
Fish identification, fish enhancement programs, and
licensing information. Hunting seasons and licensing, wildlife areas, programs
and diversity.
Oregon Department of Transportation
Oregon Department of Forestry Links
Oregon Online
State of Oregon home page.
Travel Oregon
This Oregon Tourism Commission web site includes lists of chambers and visitor
bureaus. Search for attractions by region or by activity.
USDA Forest Service
This is a page on the Department of Agriculture's web site, on National Forests
in Oregon.
Commercial Web Sites
Great Outdoor Recreation Pages (GORP) - Oregon
Covers activities and
attractions in Oregon.
Oregon Citylink Online Travel Guide. E-mail
Oregon OnLine Highways - Travel Guide to Oregon
Oregontrail.com
Pictures, articles and links about places to go and things to do with a special
focus on the Oregon outdoors!
WebTrail
WebTrail
is a Southern Oregon web site located in Grants Pass focusing on Genealogy,
Oregon History, Computer, and Local Business information.
Welcome to Oregon
This web site by Essentix has information on communities, activities, the land,
the culture, and maps of Oregon.
Weather
The Weather Channel - Oregon
Today's weather and a 5-day forecast for
over 30 towns and cities in Oregon.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Beer Expedition -
Oregon Breweries
Lists over 95 brewing establishments, organized by city. Contact information,
awards, brewery type, best beers and reviews. A site that seeks user votes and
feedback.
ACTIVITIES
Downhill Ski Areas
Relief map of downhill (alpine) ski areas in Oregon. Color coded to show more
popular ski areas. By Go Northwest!
Native Plant Society of
Oregon
The work of the Society includes preservation of native flora
and the botanical education of Society members and the public.
Go Northwest! Bookstore
Best selection of books on the Northwest.
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Fodor's
Oregon, 5th Edition (Full-Color Gold Guides) by Fodor's. Fodor's helps
you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insights and tools
you need to experience the trips you want. While you're always at the helm,
Fodor's offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity,
and the choice details that truly define a destination.
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Oregon
Atlas & Gazetteer by Delorme. Beautiful, detailed, large-format maps of
every state. Perfect for home and office reference, and a must for all your
vehicles. Gazetteer information may include: campgrounds, attractions, historic
sites & museums, recreation areas, trails, freshwater fishing site & boat
launches, canoe trips or scenic drives.
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Moon
Oregon, 8th Edition by Judy Jewell and W. C. McRae. Created by local
writers and photographers this guide provides in-depth history, culture and
character of Oregons most spectacular destinations, covering everything
there is to see and do plus full-color photographs; topical essays and
literary extracts; detailed color maps; and capsule reviews of hotels and
restaurants.
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Coastal Oregon, 4th Edition by W. C. McRae and Judy Jewell. Oregon residents and outdoor
enthusiasts share their knowledge of the Oregon coast, everything from the best
places to grab a seaside snack to hiking the Coastal Trail. This guide is loaded with
information on surfing, dining, accommodations and activities for a range of travel budgets.
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Moon
Spotlight Ashland & Southern Oregon by Judy Jewell and W. C. McRae. A
compact guide covering the best of Oregon's southern towns. This guide is packed
with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation,
accommodations, food, and transportation and helpful maps.
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Backroads
& Byways of Oregon: Drives, Day Trips & Weekend Excursions by Crystal
Wood. With natives as your guides, this series leads you down the road less
traveled. Offering up 11 distinctive road trips and weekend getaways-from
the awe-inspiring Oregon Coast to the geological wonders of Mt. Hood-this
one-of-a-kind guide reveals the quirks and little-known delights of the
"real" Oregon.
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Oregon:
An Explorer's Guide 3d Edition by Denise Fainberg. New color highlights
make it easier to find the info you need. Includes: getting there, getting
around, what to see, what to do, green space, family activities, where to
stay and eat, entertainment, selective shopping, special events, and more.
Color highlights throughout, 100 black-and-white photographs.
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Oregon
Curiosities, 2nd: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities, and Other Offbeat
Stuff by Harriet Baskas. Your round-trip ticket to the wildest,
wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Beaver State has to
offer!
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The
Oregon Companion: An Historical Gazetteer of the Useful, the Curious, and
the Arcane by Richard H. Engeman. A-Z handbook of over 1000 people,
places, and things. This entertaining and delightfully meticulous compendium
is an essential reference for anyone curious about Oregon.
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Oregon
Wine Country: A Great Destination by Sherry L. Moore and Jeff Welsch.
Detailed maps with insider knowledge make this book a must-have. A practical
Great Grape Destinations checklist rounds out this invaluable resource.
Includes: history, getting around, wineries, lodging, dining, attractions,
recreation, shopping, 100 photographs and maps.
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Oregon
Lake Maps & Fishing Guide by Gary Lewis and Esther Appel. Logging over
6,000 miles Lewis visited 40 lakes and surrounding communities to bring
accurate information. Each lake map includes: Roads, access points, boat
launches, peak fishing times, insect hatches, hatch-timing chart;
fly-fishing, conventional tackle techniques; fishing knots, tackle guide,
important services and more.
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Best
of the Best from Oregon Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Oregon's Favorite
Cookbooks (Quail Ridge Press Cookbook Series) by Gwen McKee and Barbara
Moseley. From Cracked Dungeness Crab to Grilled Citrus Salmon to
Huckleberry-Cherry Pie, Oregon serves it fresh. Herein lies a true cornucopia of
superb recipes taking you on a tasteful tour through Oregon.
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