Oregon has such a diverse landscape including the coastal range which borders the Pacific Ocean. You can take a drive along highway 101 and enjoy a beautiful drive along the states coastal highway. There are dense forests on the western side along with high desert plains across the eastern side of the state. If you travel on the western coastal side you will find the famous redwoods in southern Oregon. In central Oregon you will see Mount Hood which is over 11,000 feet and many enjoy this area of dense forests. This beautiful area for many outdoor activities like snow skiing or down hill skiing and hiking in the summer months.

The Columbia River is in the upper northern part of the state and borders Washington State. This river is one of the largest in the northern region of the United States and the only river to cut through the Cascade Mountains. Portland Oregon is the states biggest city. The majestic Willamette River runs through the city. Portland is home of the trailblazers professional basketball team. If you're visiting you must check out the many microbreweries and brew pubs. There are 28 breweries just within Portland city limits. The west side of Oregon produces many small wineries, you could drive through beautiful rolling hills filled with fantastic wineries which are usually open to the public for wine tasting.

Western Oregon is considered liberal where eastern Oregon is conservative. Oregon's Governor is Ted Kulongoski. He is with the Democratic Party. Several large corporations are in Oregon. One of the biggest is Nike Inc., which is located in the Portland/Beaverton area. Many tourist flock to Oregon to enjoy the coastal beaches, salmon fishing, or to see the wonderful waterfalls and rich forests that are plentiful in the western part of the state.

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