Whereas the State of Oregon, being of unbounded international importance as a "rockhound's paradise"; and Whereas the State of Oregon needs a designated state rock; and Whereas a number of rock and gem clubs representing all areas of Oregon and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry have ...
Oregon, a constituent state of the United States, joined the Union on February 14, 1895, as the 33rd state. It is bordered to the north byWashington State, the east byIdaho, the south byCaliforniaandNevada, and the west by the Pacific Ocean. Salem is the capital. The state is defined...
Oregonis a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.Oregonis bordered on its west by the Pacific Ocean, north byWashington, south by theState of California, eastIdaho, and southeastNevada. The Columbia River delineates much ofOregon'snorthern boundary, the Snake River largely its ea...
Hidden Gems: Oregon's Breathtaking Rock Garden and Enchanting Peacock Sanctuary If you are looking for a little hidden gem that'll take your breath away, you need to take a quick road trip to theBend Oregonarea and check out this unique rock garden museum. credit: Petersen Rock Gardens & ...
Oregon is a leading state for gemstone production. Its gems include: opal, sunstone, jasper, agate, petrified wood, obsidian and more.Author: Hobart M. King, PhD, GIA Graduate GemologistTwo specimens of Oregon Sunstone: The specimen on the left is a round cabochon weighing 2.29 carats and ...
tember 3, 1857) State fish: Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) State flower: Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium) State fossil: Metasequoia (dawn redwood) State fruit: Pear (Pyrus communis) State gemstone: Oregon sunstone State insect: Oregon swallowtail butterfly (Papilio oregonius) State ...
State Fruit Pear State Gemstone Oregon sunstone State Insect Oregon swallowtail State Motto Alis volat propriis (She flies with her own wings) State Mushroom Pacific golden chanterelle State Nickname Beaver State State Pie Hazelnut State Rock Thunder-egg (geode) State Seashell Oregon hairy triton St...
In 2021, this gem became Oregon’s first state park to earn certification as an InternationalDark Sky Park, one of fewer than 200 such places in the world. Pull up your RV or pitch a tent and join ranger-led guided stargazing tours during the summer months. Spend your days fishing, padd...
State Rock Thunderegg(also called geode) State Gemstone Oregon sunstone State Soil Jory (unofficial)Miscellaneous Symbols:State Beverage Milk State Dance Folk DanceRelated Pages:Oregon: Map/Quiz PrintoutAnswer geography questions about Oregon using the map on this quiz.Answers Oregon: Outline Map ...
hiking and ballooning are just a few of the outdoor activities that abound in Central Oregon. The Newberry National Volcanic Monument and Smith Rock State Park are popular destinations and Three Sisters Mountains grace the Western landscape. Shops, galleries, fine dining; concerts, events and cultur...