My wife and I spent a most enjoyable week in Oregon in July this year. We visited the Painted Hills, Crater Lake (the best kept secret in the US), McMinnville, Portland, etc., and was amazed at the scenery but the most surprising part of the holiday was the people. We only met polite helpful people during our entire stay and even the drivers were polite and considerate and it was good to get someone to pump the gas and clean your windshield - back to the 60's! We are from Scotland and during the entire time we were in the USA did not meet another European until we visited the Chinese Gardens in Portland. I have included a few pictures and look forward to our next visit. Thank you Oregon!

I spent 3 weeks on the Oregon Coast this past summer, traveling from Edmonton Alberta. I would like to take this opportunity to compliment you (and the people of Oregon). I have traveled much of Canada and the U.S. I had been to Oregon some 20 years ago, but I had more time this time around. My impression is that the people of Oregon are obviously proud of their state, and show it by the way they take care of it, as well has their hospitality. I was particularly impressed by your state parks, and the "host" system. Your parks are spotless and the services outstanding.