Oregon

Is Astoria Oregon Cool?

Astoria, Oregon is a beautiful place to visit because of its unique position along the Oregon coast, nudged in the northwest corner. With the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Columbia River on the other, its tourist attractions include breathtaking nature and of course, The Goonies! What is special about Astoria Oregon? Founded in …

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How Did Oregon Get Its Name?

Joaquin Miller explained in Sunset magazine, in 1904, that “The name, Oregon, is rounded down phonetically, from Ouve água—Oragua, Or-a-gon, Oregon—given probably by the same Portuguese navigator that named the Farallones after his first officer, and it literally, in a large way, means cascades: ‘Hear the waters. Why is it called Oregon? In the issue, …

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