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WORLD ▫ NORTH AMERICA ▫ USA ▫ OREGON
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|AreaRank = 9th|TotalAreaUS = 98,466|TotalArea = 255,026|LandAreaUS = 96,081|LandArea = 248,849|WaterAreaUS = 2,385|WaterArea = 6,177|PCWater = 2.4|PopRank = 27th|2000Pop = 3,421,399|DensityRank = 39th|2000DensityUS = 35.6|2000Density = 13.76|AdmittanceOrder = 33rd|AdmittanceDate = February 14, 1859|TimeZone = Pacific: UTC-8/-7|TZ1Where = most of state|TimeZone2 = Mountain: UTC-7/-6|TZ2Where = Malheur County|Latitude = 42° N to 46° 18′ N|Longitude = 116° 28′ W to 124° 38′ W|WidthUS = 260|Width = 420|LengthUS = 360|Length = 580|HighestPoint = Mount Hood|HighestElevUS =11,239|HighestElev = 3,425|MeanElevUS = 3,297|MeanElev = 1,005|LowestPoint = Pacific Ocean|LowestElevUS = 0|LowestElev = 0|ISOCode = US-OR|Website = www.oregon.gov}} is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Oregon borders the Pacific Ocean on the west, Washington on the north, Idaho on the east, and California and Nevada on the south. The Columbia and Snake Rivers form, respectively, much of its northern and eastern borders. Between two north-south mountain ranges in western Oregon—the Oregon Coast Range and the Cascade Mountain Range—lies the Willamette Valley, the most densely populated and agriculturally productive region of the state.
Oregon has one of the most diverse landscapes of any state in the U.S. It is well known for its tall, dense forests; its accessible and scenic Pacific coastline; and its rugged, glaciated Cascade volcanoes. Other areas include semiarid scrublands, prairies, and deserts that cover approximately half the state in eastern and north-central Oregon.
Oregon's population in 2000 was about 3.5 million, a 20.3% increase over 1990. It is estimated to have reached 3.7 million by 2006.
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Oregon is an American state in the Pacific Northwest. It features rugged rocky coastlines, dense forests, fun cities, western mountains, and even a desert in the southeastern part of the state. Regions
High Desert - Central Oregon: cattle, timber and sage countryCascade Mountains - Numerous wildernesses, thick forests, fresh air and water which divide western Oregon from Central OregonOregon Coast - Spectacular and rugged coastline, modest and affordable accommodationsWillamette Valley -- Oregon's breadbasketColumbia Gorge - Wind and beauty. This region includes the Mt. Hood areaSouthern OregonEastern OregonCities
Ashland -- home of the annual Shakespeare FestivalBend -- The year round destinationGresham -- Home of the annual Jazz Festival (Also known as 'The Ham')Klamath Falls -- Home of Running Y Ranch ResortMedford -- Great Red LobsterMyrtle Point -- Home of the Coos County fair and rodeoPortland -- the state's largest cityRoseburg -- Home of Roseburg Forest Products-lumberOther destinations
California National Historical Trail - The road to California carried over 250,000 gold-seekers & farmers to the gold fields & rich farmlands of California during the 1840's and 1850's as well as those who choose to head north to the Oregon TerritoryCrater Lake National Park -- Deepest lake in the world above sea level, Oregon's only national parkLewis and Clark National Monument - 12 park sites located on a 40-mile stretch of the Pacific coast located at the western end of the Lewis & Clark National Historical TrailMount Bachelor -- skiing and snowboarding (November through May)Mount Hood -- snowboarding & skiing (lift serviced year round), snowshoeing, alpine slides, hiking, backpacking, campingPainted Hills -- Part of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, 75 Miles East of Bend, approximately 1000 Ha, 3132 Acres, one of the most photographed areas in Oregon. Colors change as the sun moves in the sky, making an extended visit quite worthwhile. Brilliant yellow wildflowers bloom in rivers of color down the "valleys" of the hillsides in late April/early May.Oregon National Historical Trail -- As the harbinger of America's westward expansion, the Oregon Trail was the pathway to the Pacific for fur traders, gold seekers, missionaries and others.Willamette National Forest -- Offering numerous outdoor recreation activities including hiking, sailing, and camping at Waldo Lake.Wallowa Lake -- One of Oregon's finest lakes. Beautiful scenery, camping, boating, fishing, hiking, eating, and lodging in the quiet town of Joseph.Get in
By planeThe three largest commercial passenger airports in Oregon are: Portland International Airport (PDX) in PortlandMahlon Sweet Field (EUG) in EugeneRogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) in MedfordPortland International is served non-stop by most major airlines and by several international carriers; it is the only international port of entry for Oregon. Mahlon Sweet Field and Rogue Valley Airport are served non-stop by feeder lines to Portland and other regional hubs such as San Francisco, Seattle, and Salt Lake City. By trainAmtrak offers several ways to enter and travel thorughout Oregon by train: The Empire Builder runs between Chicago and Spokane, Washington, where it then splits, with half of the train continuing to Seattle, and the other half...
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