Discover Oregon! Come Rally in the Beautiful
Northwest.
"Oregon is a diverse land of many
landscapes, from rugged seacoasts, to steep mountain ranges, to deserts,
volcanoes, and waterfalls. Hike along Oregon's
beaches, visit Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States, visit more than 180
state parks, and 13 national forests. Oregon
has nine historic lighthouses standing along its coastline and is home to more ghost
towns than any other state. Explore the natural wonders of the Cascade Mountain
Range, with its many volcanic peaks, and travel along the Willamette River
Valley, renowned for its
fishing, hiking and scenic drives. Whether you visit Oregon
to explore its natural beauty, historical significance, or visit its cultured
metropolitan cities, you'll find it here in this beautiful state of the Pacific Northwest.” –Kathy R. Weiser
10 FACTS
ABOUT OREGON
YOU MIGHT NOT HAVE KNOWN!
Excerpted from http://www.legendsofamerica.com/or-mainpage.html
1 - At 8,000 feet deep Hells Canyon is the deepest river gorge in North America.
2 - Up until the 1970s it was illegal to show
movies or attend car races on Sundays in Eugene.
3 - Silver
Falls State
Park is the largest state park with 10 waterfalls
and a wide variety of forested hiking trails.
4 - At 11,239 feet Mount Hood, a dormant volcano,
stands as the tallest peak.
5 - Oregon
has no sales, restaurant or liquor tax.
6 - In Marion,
ministers are forbidden from eating garlic or onions before delivering a
sermon.
7 - Whorehouse Meadows in Harney County on the west slope of Steens Mountain northeast of Frenchglen, Oregon
was exactly that during the days of the Old West. Setting up facilities under a
canvas tent in the secluded meadow about a mile east of Fish Lake
they would then meet up with cattle and sheep herders. 
8 - Oregon
is home to the world’s shortest river.
The D River is only 121 feet long.
9 - The state flag pictures a beaver on its
reverse side. It is the only state flag to carry two separate designs.
10 - In Portland,
people are banned from whistling underwater.
There are a TON of Quirky Fun Things to Do and See in Oregon...beyond all the more traditional Oregon natural wonders and outstanding attractions. Register for the 3rd Annual Friendship Rally presented by Country Coach Friends Incorporated and come see for yourself! August 21-25, 2013, Linn County Expo, Albany Oregon will find 200 motorcoaches gathered for a super fun Motorcoach Rally. All brands welcomed. register today
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