12 Reasons Why You Should Never, Ever Move To Oregon
Oregon is unlike any other place in the world. The Beaver State’s beautiful scenery, amazing food, and unique culture isn’t for everyone, however. Here are 12 (mostly unconvincing) reasons that might make you think again before moving to the state of Oregon:
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Of course, not everywhere in Oregon is rainy, but if you're planning on living anywhere near the coast or the Willamette Valley, you'd better be ready for some raindrops.
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Oregon is home to countless amazing breweries and microbreweries.
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Dieters, beware. The state of Oregon is basically a foodie heaven.
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Mountains, rivers, forests, deserts, lakes, beaches, prairies...
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The traffic in Portland can be terrible, and Oregonians as a whole tend to drive slow (AKA the speed limit).
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...But man oh man is it beautiful...
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After trying the local produce and handmade products here in Oregon, you won't want to go back to shopping at the big-box stores.
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Trust me on this one.
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No matter where you are in Oregon, you won't be far from tons of amazing hiking trails and natural wonders.
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There's so many amazing places to explore right here in the Beaver State.
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For many of us, Oregon will always be home, sweet home.
Check out our Ultimate Oregon Bucket List here.
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