Oregon is a wonderful place to live for innumerable reasons. What makes this state so very special varies for each individual. There are certain opinions, however, that most Oregonians have in common. While out-of-towners may also agree with some of these statements, you can only really understand the sentiments behind them if you’ve spent time living in the beautiful Beaver State.

  1. There’s nothing more heavenly than a delicious slice of fresh marionberry pie.

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  1. Hiking in Oregon is a wonderful, rewarding way to spend free time.

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  1. Oregon’s beaches are beautiful anytime of year.

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  1. And waterfalls aren’t just for the summertime, either.

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  1. Tillamook cheese is simply the best.

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  1. We love our ghosts. In fact, Oregon has more ghost towns than any other state in the country.

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  1. From the temperate rainforests in the northwest to the vast deserts of the east, Oregon is full of dramatic, varying landscapes.

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  1. Bikes are a brilliant invention that everyone should take advantage of.

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  1. Sure, it rains a ton, but no one REALLY needs an umbrella.

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  1. We love our local craft beer.

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  1. There’s no better place to be than the beautiful Beaver State.

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What else do Oregonians know to be true?

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