Last updated: April 14, 2023

In all my travels thus far, Oregon has had the most unique welcome sign. While visiting California’s Lava Beds, I was delighted to see it as I made my way back to Washington where I was staying for the summer. Additionally, the California welcome sign was a few yards away, so I got to check off two welcome signs in a matter of a few minutes. This literally made my day!

Let’s Learn About Oregon!

• Nickname – The Beaver State
• Motto – She flies with her own wings
• Song – Oregon, My Oregon
• 33rd state to join the Union (2/14/1859)
• Median household income – $60,212 (18th highest)
• 9th largest
• Population – 4,237,256
• No U.S. Presidents are from Oregon
• Butterfly – Oregon Swallowtail
• Flower – Oregon grape
• Mammal – American Beaver
• Bird – Western Meadowlark
• Beverage – Milk
• Dance – Square dance
• Food – Pear

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I’m so happy to collect photos with America’s states! Hopefully I’ll cross over into Oregon another way one day and get to see a different welcome sign.