By Gabrielle T
Introduction
It's not surprising there are so many fun facts about Oregon state. From interesting to...
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For over a century, Oregon's Tillamook Cheese Factory has been synonymous with quality dairy products...
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Another fun fact about Oregon relates to the state's nickname. You'll see it referred to...
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The Willamette Valley is considered the heart of Oregon's Wine Country. Hundreds of vineyards operate...
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In 1993, the film "Free Willy," set largely in Oregon, made countless kids fall in...
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Mount Hood stands at over 11,000 feet in height, making it the highest point in...
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Oregon Caves National Monument and its surrounding preserve make up an over-4,500-acre park. This entire...
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One of the most overlooked fun facts on Oregon has to do with its higher...
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The Columbia Plateau mountain range stretches across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The mountains formed millions...
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You'll find Mill Ends Park tucked between two busy streets in Portland. This tiny urban...
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For decades, Oregon was a popular spot for out-of-state relocation, causing Oregon's population to grow...
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Reaching depths of 8,000 feet, Hells Canyon is the deepest river gorge in all of...
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A list of fun Oregon facts wouldn't be complete without mentioning the Snake River. At...
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Over 7,000 years ago, a volcanic eruption caused a mountain in Oregon's territory to cave...
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Portland State University boasts national recognition for the care put into creating a socially conscious...
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The Columbia River Gorge is an 80-mile canyon that follows part of its namesake's path...
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When you think of Oregon animals, alpacas might not be the first species that comes...
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Most people don't realize that Oregon is home to the largest living organism in the...
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If you go to Central Oregon, keep an eye out for two small towns near...
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Today's Portland was first settled in the 1830s and 1840s as settlers began coming to...
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Today, one-way streets are a common part of city traffic planning. They help keep small...
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If you look at the Oregon state flag, you'll see its seal on a blue...
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Lincoln City's D River is a small body of water that connects Devils Lake to...
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No one knows for sure where Oregon's name comes from, and there are multiple plausible...
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A unique and interesting fact about Oregon is that it's one of the only states...
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Forest Grove is a relatively small city that typically flies under people's radar. However, when...
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In 1927, students at schools around Oregon voted for the official state bird and chose...
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Though it wasn't an official state until 1859, Oregon was still a US territory with...
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Springfield, Oregon, might not be directly known by many, but it's gained some indirect fame...
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It would be a mistake to think that all of Oregon is the same. With...
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If you're looking for fun state facts about Oregon, you'll be interested to learn that...
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When you think about Oregon state symbols, a person probably doesn't come to mind. However...
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Portland has a few nicknames, but its most well-known nickname is "The City of Roses....
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If you drive in Oregon, you'll notice a lack of self-service gas stations. That's because...
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As a West Coast state, Oregon is bordered by the Pacific Ocean. While that might...
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The Pacific Northwest is a unique region of the US that's characterized by its proximity...
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When looking up facts about the state of Oregon, you might realize that it's a...
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Oregon covers over 98,000 square miles of land, making it the ninth-largest state in the...
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During the last Ice Age, between 18,000 and 15,000 years ago, a giant sheet of...
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Oregon has always relied on its natural resources to drive its economy. That's largely because...
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Oregon's Sea Lion Caves is America's largest cave. The cave in question is 1,315 feet...
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In the mid-1800s, many people uprooted their lives in the Eastern and Midwestern parts of...
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The Oregon Coast Range is a 200-mile mountain range that follows the state's coastline. As...
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When learning historical facts about Oregon, you can't forget about the thousands of years before...
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John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is one of Oregon's most important landmarks. The area's...
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Oregon has been part of the US since 1859, but before then, its ownership had...
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Oregon's population underwent a massive influx during the 1800s as settlers began heading west. However...
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When you're walking around Portland, you'd never guess that there are tunnels under the city...
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Since the 1930s, Timberline Lodge has been a popular ski resort in Mount Hood National...
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With 16 million acres of forest, it's not surprising that sightings of the mythical Bigfoot...
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Like all states, Oregon has no shortage of state ghost stories. However, its 19th-century population...
Conclusion
From its numerous ghost towns to inspiring one of the most popular TV shows in...
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