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A Reason to Love Oregon: The Sunstone

Gem of the Oregon Outback, and the official Oregon state gem
Jim Anderson

The Oregon Sunstone has an appropriate name, reflecting, as well as absorbing, the light from the sun in all its hues and beauty. For just that reason, it’s the official state gem of Oregon. But you can’t just go out in your back 40 and pick one up—unless you live in the eastern part of […]

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Look Out For the Big One!

Something’s gotta give
Jim Anderson

Every night, just as I lay my head on my pillow and slowly sink into a peaceful sleep, my eyes snap open. I think, “Where’s the flashlight!? Where’s the fire extinguisher and my whistle!?” Scoff if you will, but like it or not, beautiful Central Oregon, those glittering snow-capped volcanic peaks are magnificent scenery, but […]

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