1. Oregon
The Beaver State

2. Fun Facts State abbreviation: OR Capital: Salem Largest City: Portland
Population: (as of 2000) 3,421,399
Bordering States: California, Idaho, Nevada, Washington
Bordering Body of Water: Pacific Ocean
Oregon is the 9th biggest state!

3. Symbols of Oregon State Bird: Western Meadowlark
State Animal: American Beaver
State Fish: Chinook Salmon
State Insect: Oregon Swallowtail Butterfly
State Flower: Oregon Grape
State Tree: Douglas Fir

4. Come Visit Oregon! Crater Lake – deepest lake in the U.S.!
created by volcanic eruption of Mt. Mazama
Mt. Hood – highest point in Oregon
Skiing offered all 12 months of the year!
part of the Cascade Mountain Range
Columbia River and Bonneville Dam – huge fishing area for salmon
Southwest corner of Oregon – Giant redwoods (enormous trees) and Sequoia Trees
Coastal towns with rugged, steep cliffs near the cold water of the Pacific Ocean
Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, OR

5. The Oregon Trail Pathway to Oregon (1843 – “Great Migration”)
Pioneers traveled by wagon and foot through the states of Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Wyoming, Idaho to get to Oregon to settle.
Check out the video clip!
Make sure you pay attention, or you’ll be left behind on the trail – YIKES!!!!!