The Columbia River gorge located in Oregon is considered by many to be the best place in the world for windsurfing.
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High above the city of Portland, Oregon the International Rose Test Garden features more than 500 varieties of roses cultivated continuously since 1917.
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The hazelnut is Oregon's official state nut. Oregon is the only state that has an official state nut. The hazelnut is also known as the filbert.