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Oregon Facts and Figures |
Capital: |
Salem |
Total area: |
254,806 sq km |
Population: |
3,594,586 (2004 est) |
State Bird |
Western Meadowlark |
State flower |
Oregon Grape Blossom |
State tree |
Douglas Fir |
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From Coastline's to Mountain tops to waterfalls discovering Oregon is entertainment or a unique kind. Visit the 9 lighthouses sitting majestically among the rocky coastline or take a walk through the Oregon Dunes between the Pacific Ocean and the series of lakes. Between Willamette and the Columbia Rivers is Portland where more than 500 varieties of Rose's have been cultivated giving it the title "The City of Roses". Mount Hood, while in actuality is a dormant volcano, stands with snow on it's cap as a source of outdoor activities to include, skiing and hiking with beautiful scenery all around. A trip through Silver Falls State Park with it's 10 waterfalls offers an afternoon or a weekend of exploration through a forested park. Crater Lake, formed by the collapse of a volcano is the deepest Lake in the United States. |
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With clear, crystal-blue waters, it's
surrounded by natural beauty.
The Oregon Caves National Monument, which was naturally carved
within an outcropping of solid marble, has several large rooms and
corridors, was discovered in 1874.
Smith Rock State Park offers some incredibly craggy and rough
surfaces that rock-climbers from around the globe test their skills on.
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, are hills where
layers of weathering volcanic ash can be seen in unusual strips
of color. The ash was deposited some 40 million years ago.
So if you prefer visiting history of geography or taking a trip through
Hell's Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America on a raft or boat,
or rock climbing, fishing, viewing Portland's architecture or a weekend
in one of the many parks, Oregon offers it's own unique views and
activities.
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