When is National Oregon Day?
Wednesday March 8thWe began honoring each state in the order they were born in the union, beginning with Hawaii and ending with Hawaii on Independence Day. We've chosen a small piece of each state's past, foods, and the people who make up the state. There's so much more to discover, but we can't help but celebrate our beautiful country even more.
The warm Pacific air west of the Cascade Mountains and in the lush Willamette Valley is perfect for Oregon's climate.. In Oregon's high desert, more extreme temperature swings are experienced.
Populations of Nez Perce, Chinook, Molalla, and others settled along the Columbia River Gorge, Klamath Basin, and points east. Many of the first European explorers to land landed in search of the elusive Northwest Passage.
The Corps of Discovery Expedition followed the Colombia River Gorge, reaching the Pacific Ocean in November of 1805. They will winterize at Ft. Clatsop is the Clatsop.. Pioneers will follow what would become the Oregon Trail soon. ''
The gorge was created from volcanic lava flows and glacial floods. Due to the strong, steady winds off the Cascade Mountains, windsurfers flock to the Columbia.. Mt. King, Kayaking, biking, hiking, skiing, and many other outdoor pursuits can be found up and down the Gorge, but its icy crown is Mt. Hood. Lord Samuel Hood's last eruption occurred in 1865 and was named after Lord Samuel Hood.
