Oregon: From Mount Hood (pictured above), to the coast of Oregon, it is one state that has many beautiful scenery points to enjoy!
The origin of the name “Oregon” is uncertain. However, according to one account, the name is believed to have been derived from the French word, ‘Ouragan,’ which is loosely translated as hurricane’ or windstorm’. This was in reference to the powerful winds originating from the Columbia River hence the name Oregon.
Let’s first take a look at the Columbia River:
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Did you know that the world’s smallest park – Mill Ends Park – is in Portland, Oregon? Surprisingly, the park is just two square feet in area. Now imagine how one could fit a park in that little area. Here is a picture to clarify all your doubts. The park lies in the median of the heavily trafficked Naito Parkway. It was granted this recognition in 1971 by The Guinness Book of Records. The park was built because of a supposed leprechaun sighting. A journalist named Dick Fagan ran a column called Mill Ends. He claimed (in jest, of course) that he saw a leprechaun digging a hole that was supposed to be used for erecting a light pole. In truth, Fagan saw the empty space and began planting flowers on the spot. In 1948, on St. Patrick’s Day, the park was dedicated by Fagan himself. The journalist also wrote about a leprechaun colony living in the park headed by one named Patrick O’Toole.
Crater Lake is a notable physical feature that makes Oregon a unique state in the entire country. Crater Lake is actually the deepest (592 meters) among the lakes in the U.S. and one of the deepest in the world. The most intriguing part of its history is that it was formed as a volcanic lake thousands of years ago. Its scenic crystal-blue waters are well-known by every traveller worldwide. You could stack the Eiffel Tower, Washington Monument and Statue of Liberty on top of each other and still have 100 feet of water covering Lady Liberty’s torch. That is how deep the lake is.
Did you know that Oregon is the top-most Christmas tree producing state in the U.S.? The state has dedicated 42,000 acres of its land area for the purpose of raising these trees.
Oregon’s vast forests are a leading source for lumber in the U.S. In fact, the state harvests more timber than any other state. Almost half of the state’s landmass is covered by forests. Oregon’s soils and climate provide ideal conditions for the growth of trees in the region.
Each time I find a new different photo about Oregon, I am stunned by the variety of the photos. The landscape in Oregon is just out of this world, and I think I want to take a trip to Oregon soon.
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I hope you have enjoyed this photo gallery of Oregon. There are many galleries that I have done regularly. Check out these if you want to see more:
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ARIZONA: 23photogo.wpcomstaging.com/2023/07/14/photo-gallery-arizona-land-of-wonders/
TAHITI: 23photogo.wpcomstaging.com/2023/07/12/photo-gallery-tahiti-photos-and-facts/
COLORADO: 23photogo.wpcomstaging.com/2023/07/11/photo-gallery-colorado-the-home-of-the-rocky-mountains/
MONTANA: 23photogo.wpcomstaging.com/2023/07/03/photo-gallery-montana-big-sky-country-2/
FLORIDA: 23photogo.wpcomstaging.com/2023/06/23/photo-gallery-florida-has-so-much-to-offer/
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