Many of the things that make Oregon unusual are also what make it special. From our love of unusual food combinations to not pumping our own gas, here are a few of Oregon’s countless quirks:
- We go out in the rain without an umbrella.
Flickr/ Loren Kerns
- We put bacon on donuts.
Flickr/ mako Here’s a photo of the Voodoo Doughnuts maple bacon bar.
- We prefer just about everything to be local.
Flickr/ Sean Davis So many amazing things are produced here in Oregon.
- We bring our dogs to the pub.
Flickr/ Dan Many bars in Oregon allow you to bring your dog.
- We don’t pump our own gas.
Flickr/ C.M. Keiner New Jersey and Oregon are the only U.S. states where it is illegal to pump your own gas.
- We like to try unusual ice cream flavors.
Flickr/ Abi Porter
- When the sun comes out we all put on t-shirts and go outside… even if it’s only 50 degrees out.
Flickr/ Lydia Brooks
- Sometimes we stand in line for an hour for brunch.
Flickr/ Praveen …But boy, is it worth it. Here’s a photo of the Reggie from Pine State Biscuits in Portland.
- We have strange laws, including not being able to box with a kangaroo and not being able to wear roller-skates into the bathroom.
Flickr/ Karen
- We are the only state with a double sided flag.
Wikipedia/ User:Denelson83
- We eat at food carts. A lot.
Flickr/ Jonni Armani Oregon has tons of amazing food carts.
- We live in a state that has forests, beaches, mountains AND deserts.
Flickr/ Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington It’s unusual to be so close to so many different kinds of landscapes.
Of course, these are just a few of the countless things that make Oregon unique. What else would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments below.
Flickr/ Loren Kerns
Flickr/ mako
Here’s a photo of the Voodoo Doughnuts maple bacon bar.
Flickr/ Sean Davis
So many amazing things are produced here in Oregon.
Flickr/ Dan
Many bars in Oregon allow you to bring your dog.
Flickr/ C.M. Keiner
New Jersey and Oregon are the only U.S. states where it is illegal to pump your own gas.
Flickr/ Abi Porter
Flickr/ Lydia Brooks
Flickr/ Praveen
…But boy, is it worth it. Here’s a photo of the Reggie from Pine State Biscuits in Portland.
Flickr/ Karen
Wikipedia/ User:Denelson83
Flickr/ Jonni Armani
Oregon has tons of amazing food carts.
Flickr/ Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington
It’s unusual to be so close to so many different kinds of landscapes.
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