Oregon150

by Leeza Lanson
Tigard, OR

I have lived in Oregon my entire life of 41 years. I was adopted through the State of Oregon as a newborn. When I found my birth parents at age 27, they both still lived in Oregon as well. I have camped and traveled through most of Oregon (thanks to my adopted parents who LOVE OREGON) I have lived in several cities in Oregon, but never more than 100 miles from Portland. My only daughter was born in Oregon. I have my favorite places in Oregon: Crater Lake, The Oregon Coast, Oregon Gardens, Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge. I am an avid amateur photographer and can’t imagine living someplace with more to photograph.

I love Oregon and early summer is my favorite time of year. Watching my yard come ‘back to life’ is amazing. The flowers and the yard are my own ‘quite place.’ I grew up in a state when parks are a priority and NO ONE OWNING THE BEACH is just the way we all enjoy it. Thanks to those that paved the way for the other 49 states to envy where we live. I hate to say it, but others should come visit, and then go back home and brag. We also have the strawberries (and other produce) that is second to none!

Life is great in Oregon!