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VISITOR INFORMATION
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ACTIVITIES
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ATTRACTIONS
Lighthouses
-Haceta Head
Mt. Hood
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
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Map
Willamette Valley
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
This page contains useful visitor information to aid the traveler in planning a trip to the beautiful state of Oregon. Listed below are links to websites that provide historical facts, descriptions of key areas and other useful information. In the left hand column and the drop down menu are links to the cities and towns in Oregon, Oregon travel regions and maps, accommodations and lodging, recreational activities, attractions and points of interest, food and beverage and much more.
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
Information on Oregon's highways, roads, bridges, railways and public
transportation.
Oregon
Department of Forestry
The latest news on natural and man made disasters, resources on the rules and
laws for state and private forest.
Oregon Governor
The office of the governor latest news and links to state directories and
agencies.
Oregon Online
State of Oregon home page with links to the environment, recreation and
TripCheck.
Oregon Road Reports
Travel information including road reports, road conditions, transportation
options and cameras.
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 including national parks, national forests, wilderness
areas and public lands.
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.
Oregon Coast Magazine
Beautifully written articles accompanied by wonderful photographs on the scenic
Oregon Coast. Read about lighthouses, tide pools, history and current events and
happenings
Oregon
Scenic Byways
Official website with information, descriptions and maps on each scenic byways
in 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
Oregon Climate Service
This website features links and data, satellite images and information on the
weather and climate for Oregon.
The Weather Channel - Oregon
Today's weather and a 5-day forecast for
over 30 towns and cities in Oregon.
ACTIVITIES
Downhill Ski Areas
Relief map of downhill (alpine) ski areas in Oregon. Color coded to show more
popular ski areas. By Go Northwest!
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Oregon
Off the Beaten Path: Discover Your Fun (Off the Beaten Path Series),
11th Edition by Myrna Oakley. This guide has information on unusual
locales, hidden attractions and unique finds, quirky cultural tidbits
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Fodor's
Oregon, 6th Edition (Full-Color Travel Guide) by Fodor's. Discover
beautiful scenery, the newest urban towns, wine and brew venues and much
more. This guide offers advice and recommendations from the local writers,
maps, photos and descriptions of each area.
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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
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Moon Oregon, 11th Edition by Judy Jewell and W. C. McRae.
Find all the information you need including to plan a memorable trip to Oregon with the insights
from the authors who reside in Portland. Discover the best recreational
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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
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Oregon:
An Explorer's Guide, 3rd 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
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