What do the images on Oregon's state seal stand for? How is Oregon's state government organized? What would you find in Mount Hood National Forest? You can find the answers to these questions in Uniquely Oregon. This book contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts and features that help make Oregon a one-of-a-kind place. Inside, you will also find information about Oregon's unique state symbols. You can learn about the world's deepest lake and biggest sea cave, as well as discover Oregon's many different landforms. And, you will find out how the Oregon Trail made the state what it is today.
With this attractive and easy-to-use guide in hand you'll discover the Oregon you never knew existed. Nine maps and thirteen black-and-white illustrations help you become acquainted with this unknown Oregon.
Since the first Oregon State Fair was held on four acres along the Clackamas River in the Gladstone/Oregon City area in 1861, the fair has been the focal point of Oregon culturea place to see and be seen and to compete against the best in the state. It has been a place of victory and a place of discovery for nearly 150 years. For many generations of Oregonians, the fair was a chance for families and friends to reunite and share the excitement of this grand, uniquely Oregon event. Today the fairs popularity continues and, for 12 days each year, transforms the fairgrounds in Salem into the fifth largest city in the state.
Collected here are nearly one hundred Only in Oregon destinations. These are the places that demonstrate the unique character of Oregon and its inhabitants - natural wonders, manmade wonders, and others that just make you wonder.
From lighthouses and whale-watching to caverns and volcanic ruins, Oregon has tons of out-of-the-ordinary attractions worth knowing about. Spot a band of wild horses at Palomino Buttes, admire the 60-foot spout of the Old Perpetual geyser, or canoe Upper Klamath Lake in search of the abundant wildlife that resides there.
“Grant has long been a favorite of mine and now he’s sharing the how, what, where, and when of his insightful outdoor adventures. Whether tree climbing, cooking up a crawfish boil, digging clams and fossils, kayaking, snowshoeing, or soaring skyward, Grant offers 101 concise vignettes that intrigue and encourage us to lace up our boots and get out there. As Grant so aptly puts, ‘Why live here if you don’t go searching for those singular moments which set Oregon apart.’ Amen.” —MJ Cody, co-editor of Wild in the City Emmy Award-winning journalist and fifth-generation Oregon native Grant McOmie provides travelers with an in-depth guide to 101 of the best Oregon destinations featured in his popular television series Grant's Getaways, produced by KGW-TV and Travel Oregon. Come along with Grant McOmie as he explores family-friendly destinations and day trips across the width and breadth of Oregon. From kayaking in Netarts Bay, riding a jet boat on the Rogue River, and fishing for Deschutes River steelhead to exploring Lava River Cave in the Newberry Volcanic National Monument, digging for fossils in the John Day Basin, and riding mountain bikes at Black Rock, Grant's Getaways: 101 Oregon Adventures has an outdoor adventure for everyone. The book is organized by the month in which the television segment was filmed, and features 75 photographs from Grant’s outdoor adventures. Also included are travel tips such as "What to Know if You Go" and "Best Time of the Year" as well as access information.
