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Oregon
- Oregon is the only state in the United States with an official state nut: the hazelnut.
- Crater Lake, located in southern Oregon, is the deepest lake in the United States and is renowned for its stunning blue color.
- Oregon was the first state in the United States to pass a bottle bill, requiring a deposit on all beverage containers.
- The state of Oregon has no sales tax, making it a popular shopping destination for people living in neighboring states.
- The Tillamook Cheese Factory, located in Tillamook, Oregon, is one of the largest cheese factories in the world.
- Oregon is home to the world's largest organism: a fungus that spans 2,200 acres in the Malheur National Forest.
- The Oregon Trail, a 2,170-mile historic east-west wagon route that connected Missouri to Oregon, was a major migration route in the 19th century.
- Nike, the world-famous sports apparel company, was founded in Oregon in 1964.
- The Oregon State Capitol building in Salem is the only state capitol in the United States with a gold-plated statue on top.
- Oregon is one of only two states in the United States that has an official state beverage: milk.
Portland
- Portland is known as the "City of Roses" due to its ideal climate for growing roses. The city is home to the International Rose Test Garden, which has over 7,000 rose plants.
- Portland has more breweries than any other city in the world. As of 2021, there are over 75 breweries in the city.
- Portland is home to the world's smallest park, Mill Ends Park, which is only 24 inches in diameter.
- The city of Portland is located near two active volcanoes: Mount Hood and Mount St. Helens.
- The popular TV show "Portlandia" was filmed in Portland and often pokes fun at the city's quirkiness and unique culture.
- Powell's City of Books, located in Portland, is the largest independent bookstore in the world with over 1.5 million books.
- Portland is the birthplace of the food cart revolution. The city is home to over 600 food carts, which offer a wide range of cuisine from around the world.
- Portland is the only city in the United States with a dormant volcano within city limits. Rocky Butte is a cinder cone volcano located in northeast Portland.
- Portland is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world, with over 350 miles of bike lanes and a dedicated bike highway called the "Green Loop."
- Portland has the largest urban forest in the United States, with over 5,000 acres of parks and natural areas within the city limits.