• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 98386 square miles

• The Constitution - Oregon was the 33rd State to be admitted to the Union

• 3 Largest Cities in Oregon - Portland, Eugene and Salem

• State Motto - " Alis Volat Propiis " the State Motto is translated as " She Flies With Her Own Wings"

• Facts about the State Nickname - The Beaver State ( Oregon state animal )

• Name of the State Song is " Oregon, My Oregon " the words of the song are by J. A. Buchanan  and music composed by Henry Murtagh

• Short History of Oregon - The Oregon Country was held jointly by Great Britain and the United States from 1818 until 1846, when the international boundary was fixed at the 49th parallel. In 1848 the Oregon Territory was created

• Origin of the name - The name of this state is believed to come from the Spanish word "oregano" for the wild sage which grows in eastern Oregon

Best Places to Visit in Oregon
Where are the best places to visit in Oregon? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in Oregon? Visit interesting historical sites and places in Oregon during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Oregon. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Oregon!

Best Places to Visit in Oregon - Tourist attractions

• Oregon Zoo
  Oregon Coast Aquarium
  Oaks Amusement Park and Rollerskating Rink
  Ripley's Believe It Or Not!
  Klamath Lake

Best Places to Visit in Oregon - Historical Sites

• Fort Clatsop National Memorial
  John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
  Nez Perce National Historical Park
  Oregon Caves National Monument

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of Oregon
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of Oregon:

• Oregon State Animal Symbol - Beaver

• Oregon State Bird Symbol - Western Meadowlark

• Oregon State Flower Symbol - Oregon Grape

• Oregon State Insect Emblem - Oregon Swallowtail

• Tree - Douglas Fir