Situated in the northwestern United States with the Pacific Ocean providing its western borders and the majestic Coastal Range and Cascade Mountains traversing north-south is one of the most scenic states in the nation, the "Beaver State" of Oregon. Oregon is bounded by Washington to the north, Idaho to the east, and California and Nevada to the south.

The population of Oregon is approximately 4 million people spanning the state's 37 counties. The largest city in the state is Portland, and the capital is Salem. Other important cities in the state includes Oregon City, Lincoln City, Eugene, and Cornvallis.

Oregon is one of the most prosperous states in the nation thanks in large part to its abundant natural resources. The fertile Willamette Valley provides much of the state's considerable agricultural outputs. Other important industries are timber, pulp and paper, fisheries, hi-tech, and tourism.

With its scenic grandeur and rugged landscapes, Oregon has long been a favorite destination for outdoor recreation. Such notable sites include Crater Lake National Park, Hells Canyon, Crown Point State Park, Mount Hood, and the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.

Other attractions synonymous with Oregon includes the Portland Art Museum, the NBA's Portland Trailblazers, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Silicon Forest, Museum of the Oregon Territory, West Coast Game Park, Oregon Coast Aquarium, and Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area.