10 Interesting Facts About Oregon

Oregon is home to the deepest lake in the United States, Crater Lake, which was formed by a collapsed volcano.

The state’s official state insect is the Oregon Swallowtail butterfly.

Oregon has more ghost towns than any other state in the United States.

The world’s smallest park, Mill Ends Park, is located in Portland, Oregon and occupies just 452 square inches.

Oregon has more covered bridges than any other state, with over 50 still standing.

Nike, the popular sports company, was founded in Oregon by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman.

The world’s first portable toilet was invented in Oregon in 1946 by a man named Harvey Heatherington.

Oregon’s state flag is the only state flag in the United States that features different designs on each side.

The Oregon Vortex is a mysterious area in the state where physical properties seem to defy the laws of gravity.

The official state nut of Oregon is the Hazelnut, also known as the Filbert.

Oregon is home to the largest mushroom in the world, the Honey Mushroom, which covers over four square miles.

The state’s official state motto is She flies with her own wings.

Oregon has more microbreweries per capita than any other state in the United States.

The famous TV series The Simpsons is set in the fictional town of Springfield, which is believed to be inspired by Springfield, Oregon.

The Tillamook Cheese Factory in Oregon produces over one million pounds of cheese per week.

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Oregon is the only state with an official state beverage, Milk.

The state is home to the deepest river gorge in North America, Hells Canyon.

The world’s oldest still-operating public library is located in Oregon City, Oregon.

The famous Keep Portland Weird slogan was originally coined by a local newspaper in 2003.

Oregonians are known as Webfeet because of the state’s heavy rainfall.

The Oregon state animal is the beaver, which is also depicted on the state flag.

The International Rose Test Garden in Portland, Oregon is the oldest continuously operated public rose test garden in the United States.

Oregon has more scenic byways and designated routes than any other state in the country.

The state’s official state rock is the thunder egg, a unique type of agate found in central Oregon.

Crater Lake is the clearest lake in the world, with visibility of up to 143 feet.

The Willamette Valley in Oregon is one of the top producers of wine in the United States.

The state is home to over 300 waterfalls, including the famous Multnomah Falls.

The world’s largest collection of vintage arcade games can be found at the Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade in Portland, Oregon.

Oregon was the first state to celebrate Labor Day as an official holiday in 1887.

Portland, Oregon has the highest number of breweries of any city in the world.

The state’s official state dance is the square dance.

The Tillamook Creamery in Oregon produces over 171,000 pounds of cheese every day.

Oregon is the only state in the United States with a state flag that has different designs on the front and back.

The state is home to the world’s smallest park, Mill Ends Park, which is only two feet in diameter.

The iconic Welcome to Oregon sign at the state’s border is actually the largest welded art structure in the United States.

Oregon is the only state in the United States without a sales tax.

The world’s largest organism, an underground fungus called the Armillaria solidipes, is located in Oregon’s Malheur National Forest.

The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in North America.

The state is home to the only volcano observatory in the United States.

Oregon is known for its vibrant food truck scene, with Portland alone hosting over 600 food carts.

Crater Lake National Park has no rivers flowing into or out of the lake, relying solely on precipitation.

The official state nut of Oregon is the hazelnut, which is commonly used in Nutella.

Oregon is the birthplace of the worldwide phenomenon known as planking.

The state’s official state fossil is the Metasequoia, a prehistoric redwood tree once thought to be extinct.

The Columbia River Gorge is home to over 90 waterfalls, including the famous 620-foot tall Multnomah Falls.