We%26#39;re visiting Oregon in June and I was wondering what kind of things is Oregon known for? I%26#39;m already determined to get a Myrtlewood salad bowl set, but was wondering what other things I should look for? We%26#39;re foodies too so any must try local product suggestions would be appreciated!!
Oregon gifts %26amp; souvenirs
Marionberrys (too early in June usually, but buy jams and such), hazlenuts, and pinot noir are some of the most obvious items. Which areas of our state will you be visiting?
Oregon gifts %26amp; souvenirs
Sorry, I totally spaced about your other posts:)
http://www.madeinoregon.com/
You can find these stores, there is one in town , where you can buy great souvenirs.
Or just pick up things as you go along, if you v isit the Chinese Gardens or Japanese Gardens, they have gift shops that have lovely things to take home.
Columbia Sportswear and Pendelton Wool are two of my favs. Tillamook Cheese ranks right up there as well.
~Den~
Pendleton Woolen Mills is really nice stuff-even if you don%26#39;t buy- should really check it out if ther is a store nearby.
Also Rogue Creamery in Medford has really great blue cheese. I think it has won quite a few awards for its %26#39;Crater Lake Blue%26#39;.
Also June should be strawberry season!!! Oregon berries are much smaller than the California varietys, but the flavor is sooo good. You can pick up these along at roadside stands in the Willamette Valley. June is berry season in general and there will be many varietys to try in the Willamette Valley.
If you stop at Fred Meyers, you may be able to find all sorts of Oregon goodies. Walls Berry Farm has marion berry jam. The best marion berry jams and jellies are homemade though. Kettle Chips are made in Salem but I think you can get them back home. Try the local farmers market whereever you are staying. Most set up on Saturdays and sometimes Sundays. In Corvallis, they have one on Wednesdays. You will be here about the time strawberries are in season. If you are travelling through the Willamette Valley, there are u-pick places and farms that sell already picked strawberries. They need to be eaten right away. They are picked when very ripe. If you are on the coast, you%26#39;ve got to get some smoked salmon. And you probably know there is a lot of wine made here. Freddies also carries a large selection.
Strawberries...yes...look for the ';Hoodie'; variety though! OMG, those are heaven!!!
I keep a small model of Yaquina Head Lighthouse by my desk.
They sell lots of small lighthouse models, You need to look a bit to get one that is a model of local lighthouse. That would be unique to Oregon.
Thanks for the recommendations. I saw the Made In Oregon website...glad there are actual stores. I definietely want a Pendleton throw and we%26#39;ll have to pick up some marionberry jams as well - my DH loves jams.
Strawberry season? This trip to Oregon gets better and better. We LOVE strawberries. I%26#39;ve only had the CA varieties (usually Driscoll), but I can%26#39;t wait to try the Oregon ';Hoodie'; ones. We%26#39;ll be making a few stops to pick up some of these for sure!
REI
You have to go to REI :o)
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