Cindy Rokoff

Oregon, distinguished as the only state in the United States with unique designs on each side of its flag, was known as the Oregon Territory prior to its admission to the union in February 1859. This state, located on the West Coast, is the ninth largest in the U.S. and features a diverse array of geographical landscapes, including forests, deserts, volcanoes, shrublands, and numerous waterways. Crater Lake, situated within Crater National Park—the only national park in the state—is recognized as the deepest lake in the United States, with an estimated age exceeding 6,500 years.