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This is a complete List of National Historic Landmarks in Oregon. The United States National Historic Landmark (NHL) program is operated under the auspices of the National Park Service , and recognizes buildings, structures, districts, objects, and similar resources nationwide according to a list of criteria of national significance. [ 1 ]
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Of the most prominent summits of Oregon, Mount Hood exceeds 2000 meters (6562 feet) of topographic prominence.Four peaks are ultra-prominent summits with more than 1500 meters (4921 feet) of topographic prominence and 12 peaks exceed 1000 meters (3281 feet) of topographic prominence.
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve is open year-round, although snow sometimes blocks the road to the park, and the visitor center is open when the cave is open for tours. Cave tours are usually offered from mid-April to early November, but the schedule depends in spring and fall on weather conditions. [57]
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This month's full moon, dubbed the "pink" moon, notes the arrival of spring. See the moon Tuesday, April 23 starting at 7 p.m. in Oregon.
The Oregon State Highway Commission renamed it the Sunset Highway at their January 17, 1946, meeting by a unanimous vote. The name is drawn from both the nickname and insignia of the 41st Infantry Division , which was largely drawn from Oregon, [ 5 ] and because the highway leads towards the setting sun. [ 6 ]
This list of botanical gardens and arboretums in Oregon is intended to include all significant botanical gardens and arboretums in the U.S. state of Oregon. [1] [2] [3]