Oregon

You will find the largest cheese factory in the world in Oregon - Tillamook Cheese Factory But before you take a tour and get some free samples (even ice cream) you will need to solve the Oregon Digital Breakout. Get going as you only have 30 minutes.

Oregon is located in the Pacific Northwest. On February 14, 1859, Oregon became the 33rd state.

The capital city is Salem and the largest city is Portland.

The state's nickname is the Beaver State.

The abbreviation for Oregon is OR.

Oregon borders four other states: California, Idaho, Nevada, and Washington.

Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States. It was formed 6,500+ years ago from a volcano. The deep beautiful, brilliant blue waters of Crater Lake are famous around the world.

The state of Oregon has one city named Sisters and another called Brothers.

Portland, Oregon is a bike friendly zone. This city is said to have more bicyclists than any other town in America.

Oregon has lots of love for llamas. One-fourth of the country’s total llama population lives here.

The setting of The Simpsons televison show takes place in Springfield, Oregon.

The Oregon Trail was a 2,170 mile route for pioneers migrating to the western part of the United States. The trail was a rough, rutted road from Missouri to Oregon.

Between 1841 and 1869, hundreds of thousands of people traveled westward on the Oregon Trail. Many of them traveled in covered wagons called Prairie schooners.

The pioneers traveled in wagon trains for safety. At night, they would move the wagons into a circle for safety. They typically traveled about 15 miles a day. On average how many days would it take to make this trek?

Nike was started in Beaverton, Oregon. It is the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and clothing.

The company was started by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. The original name of the company was Blue Ribbon Sports.

Their famous logo, the swoosh was designed by a Portland State University student, Carolyn Davidson. She was paid $35 for her work but was later given stock in the company.

Whether running up a mountain,

skiing down a slope,

serving up a tennis ball or

sprinting down the basketball court.

Nike has you on the right path with shoes and equipment.

Just remember . . .

Winners in life don’t always win; they just don’t give up.