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Abounding in nature and outdoor recreation

Oregon population: 3,400,000

Natural features:

• Lakes
• Rivers
• Mountains
• Forests
• High Desert
• Volcanic Areas
• Ocean Beaches

Outdoor recreation:

• Hiking
• Camping
• Boating
• River rafting
• Fishing
• Cycling
• Skiing
• Snowboarding
• Mountain climbing
• Windsurfing
• Horseback riding

Most famous lake: Crater Lake National Park (in Southern Oregon)

Rivers:

• Columbia River
  
• Willamette River
  
• Deschutes River
  
• Rogue River
  
• Many more

Tallest mountains:

• Mt. Hood
• Mt. Bachelor
  

Downhill ski areas: 13