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State of Oregon

Oregon, United States of America
www.oregon.gov

Cities:

  • Ashland
  • Blodgett
  • Hood River
  • Mosier
  • Newport
  • Portland
  • Events:
  • Faerieworlds
  • History:
  • Vegantopia
    Parks and Recreation:
  • Breitenbush River and Detroit Lake
  • Breitenbush Hotsprings
  • Resources:
  • Oregon TG Links
  •  Oregon is also known as the “Beaver State”. The earliest known use of the name “Oregon” was spelled as “Ouragon” by Major Robert Rogers in his 1765 petition to the Kingdom of Great Britain referring to the Columbia River which was seen as the mythical River of the West. It was in 1778 that the current spelling became “Oregon”. Oregon’s capital is Salem and its largest city is Portland. It has a population of approximately 3,831,074 (2010 Census). Its highest point is “Mount Hood” at 11,249 feet above sea level and its lowest point is sea level on the Pacific Ocean. Located at the southern end of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on its West, State of Washington to its North, California to its south, and Nevada and Idaho on the East. The main waterways/rivers through the state are the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Oregon had an aboriginal inhabitation for almost 15,000 years, with European settlers arriving as traders, explorers, and settlers by 1843 when it was called “The Oregon Territory”. The first Europeans to come to Oregon were the Spanish in the late 17th Century. The British Captain James Cook explored the coast in 1778 while searching for the Northwest Passage. This was also a Quest of the Lewis and Clark Expedition who built their winter fort at Fort Clatsop on the mouth of the Columbia River. By the 16th century, Oregon was home to various tribes including the Bannock, Chasta, Chinook, Molalla, Nez Perce, Klamath, Kalapuya, Takelma, and the Umpqua. Oregon became the USA’s 33rd state being added to the Union on February 14, 1859. By 1811 the Northwest Company, captained by David Thompson, was the first to navigate the entire length of the Columbia River. Oregon’s Willamette River valley is its most densely populated area and home to 8 of the 10 most populated Oregon cities. (more…)

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Ashland, Oregon

Main Street Ashland, Oregon. Ashland, Oregonhttp://www.ashland.or.us/ (review: http://www.technogypsie.net/reviews/?p=18533 Just north of the California border, to the west of I-5 along Oregon Route 99 which runs parallel to I-5, is the…

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Starbucks: The Rise, the Stumbles, and the Loyal Addict’s Story [2025 Update]

Starbucks: The Rise, the Stumbles, and the Loyal Addict’s Story [2025 Update]

If you’ve ever arrived jet-lagged and far from home, you know the comfort that comes with spotting that familiar green siren shining in a city square; a warm beacon of WiFi, a reliable menu, and a seat where no one rushes you out. For me, as someone who has traversed the world’s airports, train stations, and city streets, Starbucks has always offered a pocket of consistency, a place where one can recharge both phone and spirit, connect with loved ones, or just fade into the background with a sweet, icy chai. It’s not just caffeine on demand, it’s the closest thing to home base I could rush to, wherever I wander, and it’s held my loyalty for decades. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. My original article on Starbucks, with high ratings of 5 stars out of 5, has dwindled to 2 stars out of 5, and I unfortunately see myself divorcing from the long-standing relationship I once shared with the Siren.

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Starbucks (Stockton, CA I-5)

Starbucks (Stockton, CA) I've visited this quick on / quick off the interstate location for some pep for the long drives from North-Southern California which is especially thankful during the…

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Starbucks (Redding, CA: I-5)

Starbucks (Redding, California) Another frequent stopping location when I'm travelling up and down Interstate 5 from Northern to Southern California. The staff is friendly and great service. Shop is small…

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