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Explore the highlights of Oregon with "The ABC’s of Oregon" by Ginger Rembold. This delightful guide takes you on a journey through the state's unique features, including Anthony Lakes Ski Area, the historical trail of Sam Barlow, and the vibrant Chinook Salmon. Discover the significance of the Douglas Fir, the beauty of the Elkhorn Mountains, and the legacy of iconic figures like Dick Fosbury and Herbert Hoover. Each letter of the alphabet reveals a new aspect of Oregon's charm, making it a perfect companion for travelers seeking adventure and education.
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The ABC’s of Oregon A Step by Step Guide to the Beaver State By Ginger Rembold
A is forAnthony Lakes Ski Area Known for its deep powder and short lift lines B is for Sam Barlow Who pioneered a trail over the Cascades Mts. and made travel for the Pioneers much easier! Anthony Lakes and Sam Barlow
C is for Chinook Salmon …. The state fish of Oregon! D is for the Douglas Fir Tree The state tree of Oregon Chinook Salmon & Douglas Fir
E is for the Elkhorn Mts…. A hunting and fishing paradise on the west side of Baker Valley. F is for Dick FOSBURY an Oregon athlete who developed a new style of high jumping – the Fosbury Flop! Elkhorns and Dick Fosbury
G is for the Gesier Grand Hotel in Baker City – the classiest hotel west of Utah at the turn of the century! H is for Herbert Hoover, ex-president of the USA and born in the Willamette Valley! Geiser Grand and Herbert Hoover
I is for Inches of Rain. It rains a lot in Oregon! The average in Salem is 40.22 inches per year. J is for the John Day Fossils Beds.. located near Mitchell, Oregon. Inches of Rain & John Day
K is for Klamath Lake, the largest body of water in Oregon. L is for Lostine A town in NE Oregon in a big beautiful valley! Klamath Lake and Lostine
M is for John McLoughlin known as the father of Oregon! N is for NIKE, a mega industry with Oregon origins! McLoughlin & Nike
O is for Oregon Grape the state plant of Oregon, with its yellow flowers and deep purple fruit! P is for Packy, the grand elder of the elephant house at the Portland zoo! Oregon Grape & Packy
Q is for Quaking Aspen, a tree found in the foothills of Oregon’s mountains – the biggest is in Umatilla National Forest and stands 136’ tall! R is for Rivers…. The Columbia The Willamette The Snake The Deschutes Quaking Aspen & Rivers
S is for Doc Severinsen, a famous musician from the little town of Arlington who made it to Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show! T is for Tillamook Cheese, made in the fertile valleys of the coastal mountains! Doc Severinsen & Tillamook
U is for the University of Oregon, located in Eugene, and home of the Ducks! V is for Will Vinton, a famous clay animator who works in Portland. U of O & Will Vinton
W is for the Western Meadowlark, the state bird X is for Helix, a little town in the wheat fields which used to be a stop on the now defunct Amtrack rail way. Western Meadowlark & HeliX
Y is for Yamhill Co, home of dozens of wineries. Z is for Siletz, a small coastal town of Oregon. Yamhill Co. & SiletZ
Total Miles: 1152 mi. Start & End: Salem (K) Yamhill Wineries (B) Siletz (C) U of Oregon, Eugene (D) Klamath Lake (E) John Day Fossil Beds (F) Geiser Grand, Baker City (G) Anthony Lakes Ski Area (H) Helix (I) Portland Zoo (J) A Road Trip of OregonVisiting the Locations from the ABC’s
That’s all folks! For more information on the State of Oregon Consult the Oregon Blue Book!