the handle on oregon
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No Sales Tax: Oregon is one of the few states with no sales tax, making shopping more affordable for residents and tourists alike.
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Breweries Galore: Portland, often called “Beervana,” has more breweries than any other city in the world, with over 70 breweries in the city alone.
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Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States. Formed over 7,000 years ago in a collapsed volcano with clear blue water
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Uniquely-Shaped Coastline: Oregon’s coastline is entirely public land, making it accessible to everyone.
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Oregon was a key destination for pioneers traveling the Oregon Trail in the 1800s, and you can still see parts of the trail today.
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Home of Nike: Nike was founded in Oregon in 1964 by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman and is headquartered in Beaverton.
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Strange Driving Laws: It’s illegal to pump your own gas in most of Oregon. Gas stations employ attendants to pump fuel, a rare practice in the U.S.
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Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, grew up in Portland, and many of the show’s characters are named after Portland streets and landmarks.
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Oregon has more ghost towns than any other U.S. state, with many abandoned mining and logging towns scattered throughout.