Oregon

Oregon. A look at the Great North West.

The State of Oregon · The capitol of Oregon is Salem, and the largest city is Portland. · Where are they located? Where is Jeff from?

· Capitol Building. The Capitol building in Salem has burned down two times. This is the 3rd and current building built in 1938. · Pioneer on top of building.

· Oregon’s largest city, Portland. · the population estimate of Portland is around 650,000 residents.

· Portland is known as ¨the city of roses¨ for its rose gardens. · Rose garden in Portland.

· Oregon is comprised of many different Counties. · How many different Counties are there?

· Oregon entered the Union on February 14, 1859 (the 33rd state) · How many states are in the United States?

· Lewis and Clark Expedition into Oregon. · The Louisiana Purchase begins a new phase of Western exploring.

· In the 19th century, pioneers traveled to the West on the ¨Oregon Trail¨ ·How did the pioneers on the Oregon Trail travel?

· By Wagon!! ·What animals are we missing here?

· Unfortunately, they killed many native people and animals as they moved West. · There are few of these animals in Oregon today. Which animal is this?

· With so many trees, logging has always been a very important industry in Oregon.

· In the beginning, oxen were used to transport the wood!

· And later railroads were used to move the wood.

· The weather in Oregon is mild, and very rainy!

· But all the rain makes Oregon green and beautiful! · Punch Bowl Falls, Eagle Creek.

· Oregon’s Coast is also very beautiful. · But the water is too cold for most people…

…But not for everyone! · what ocean borders Oregon? what is this sea creature called?

· There are also many rivers in Oregon where you can…

· Go fishing! · what kind of fish are these?

· And go rafting and kayaking!

· There are also many mountains in Oregon which are good for… · Three-fingered Jack.

· And Snowboarding and Skiing !

Although Oregon has many forests, mountains and rivers it only has one National Park. · Crater Lake National Park.

· The University of Oregon which was founded in 1876 is in Eugene. · Jeff went to college (university) here.

· The university mascot is the duck. · The duck’s name is Puddles.

· The University has a football team and stadium. · The stadium is called Autzen and holds 60,000 people.

· It also has a basketball court called McArthur Court. · It was built in 1926 and is one of the oldest courts in the US.

· But the professionals play in Portland with the Trailblazers. Sergio Rodríguez. · Do you recognize this player?

· Facts about Oregon. · Motto: Alis volat Propriis (She flies with her own wings) (1987) · Nickname: Beaver State · Flower: Oregon grape (1899) · Tree: Douglas fir (1939) · Animal: Beaver (1969) · Bird: Western meadowlark (1927) · Fish: Chinook salmon (1961) · Rock: Thunderegg (1965) · Colors: Navy blue and gold (1959) · Song: “Oregon, My Oregon” (1927) · Insect: Swallowtail butterfly (1979) · Dance: Square dance (1977) · Nut: Hazelnut (1989) · Gemstone: Sunstone (1987) · Seashell: Oregon hairy triton (1991) · Beverage: Milk (1997) · Mushroom: Pacific golden chanterelle (1999)

· Oregon’s official state animal. · what animal is this?

· Oregon is one of the nation’s largest producers of berries. ·Berries, Berries, Berries!!! ·blackberries, boysenberries, loganberries, black raspberries, red raspberries, marionberries

· And the summer country fair is a time for the whole family! · Story Time !

· The story of Nike takes place in Oregon. These men were track aficionados and had a grand idea while… · Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight.

+ = Foot. Waffle iron. Shoe design.

· Design Innovation leads to: · Historic Track Program. = = · AND!!

· This idea leads to the birth of Nike. = · Nike was the Greek Goddess of victory. · Nike’s headquarters are in Portland.

· Eugene is known as ¨Track Town USA¨ thanks to the revolutions of these men. · Hayward Field. Eugene, Oregon.

· Steve Prefontaine: Famous Oregon runner killed in a car crash. 1951-1975

· Henry Callahan brought this sport to the University of Oregon. · What sport is he playing?

· ¨The Simpsons¨ creator Matt Groening is from Oregon. · Everyone knows who ¨The Simpsons¨ are, right?

Well, that is all about Oregon for now. Come and visit to learn more!!!

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