Inhabitants of Oregon and the Northwest believe the quality of life in the region to be unparalleled, as exemplified by the abundance of natural wonders.
The first emigrant wagon train, headed by the American pioneer physician Elijah White, reached Oregon in 1842. The trip took the early pioneers four to six months.
Oregon is a dramatic land of many changes. From the rugged seacoast, the high mountain passes of the Oregon Cascades, the lush greenery and magnificent waterfalls of the Columbia Gorge, to the lava and Ponderosa pines of the high desert, Oregon's natural beauty has been preserved for all to experience and enjoy.