Life in the Beaver State is unlike anywhere else. From unpredictable weather and unique sporting traditions, there are plenty of unwritten rules that Oregonians live by ’til death. If you live here long enough, you’re bound to learn a few of these. Take a look:
- We always take full advantage of the sunshine.
Flickr/Susanna Fernandez Even if that means wearing shorts and tank tops in 50 degree weather.
- Never trust the weather.
Flickr/Sander Spolspoel Rain could strike at any moment.
- It’s always beer o’clock.
Flickr/Karen Neoh We are lucky to have a wide variety of incredible breweries to choose from all across the state.
- We take recycling seriously.
Flickr/Danny Baza Blas NEVER put your cans in the trash.
- We enjoy spending time in nature.
Flickr/Ian Sane Waterfalls warm our hearts.
- The annual Civil War game is one of the most important days of the year.
Flickr/osubeaver2000 There’s nothing better than watching the ducks and the beavers battle it out.
- Invest in a good pair of hiking boots.
Flickr/Kat Stan Hiking is pretty much our official sport.
- Panic at the first sign of snow.
Flickr/Marnie Morris Especially if you live in the Willamette Valley.
- Don’t expect it to be sunny at the beach.
Flickr/Andrew E. Larsen The Oregon Coast is notorious for its cool, cloudy weather.
- Never stop exploring Oregon.
Flickr/Oregon State University No matter how long you’ve lived here, there’s always more to discover.
Do you agree with these rules? What other ones would you add to the list? Share your thoughts and experiences with us below!
Flickr/Susanna Fernandez
Even if that means wearing shorts and tank tops in 50 degree weather.
Flickr/Sander Spolspoel
Rain could strike at any moment.
Flickr/Karen Neoh
We are lucky to have a wide variety of incredible breweries to choose from all across the state.
Flickr/Danny Baza Blas
NEVER put your cans in the trash.
Flickr/Ian Sane
Waterfalls warm our hearts.
Flickr/osubeaver2000
There’s nothing better than watching the ducks and the beavers battle it out.
Flickr/Kat Stan
Hiking is pretty much our official sport.
Flickr/Marnie Morris
Especially if you live in the Willamette Valley.
Flickr/Andrew E. Larsen
The Oregon Coast is notorious for its cool, cloudy weather.
Flickr/Oregon State University
No matter how long you’ve lived here, there’s always more to discover.
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