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Quiz about Little Known Places in Oregon
Quiz about Little Known Places in Oregon

"Little" Known Places in Oregon Quiz


This quiz explores some of the lesser known places in Oregon, known for being small, rather than being large.

A multiple-choice quiz by kirlin. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
kirlin
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
115,068
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Along the highway from the Willamette Valley to the coast, you will pass a small town called Walton, which originally consisted of one store. What mountain range is between the Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Along the Oregon Coast you will find some small shops overlooking a tiny bay. This is the world's smallest navigable harbor. What is its name? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Also along the coast you will find the world's shortest river. It reaches the Pacific after flowing a mere 120 feet. What is the name of this river? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Many small creeks feed this Central Oregon lake, from which an early computer game got it's name. What is this lake? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Although more of a large hill than a rocky mountain, this Biblically named landmark gives a good view of the Willamette Valley. What is its name? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 1864, a 25-foot lighthouse called Cape Gregory was built on a small island off the coast of Oregon. Over the decades to pass, three different lighthouses were built on this little island. The current lighthouse, called Cape Arago, still stands today. What port town is this island near? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In the little town of Newport, there's a restaurant where you can eat "World Famous Clam Chowder". Starting out as a small restaurant, it now ships chowder all over the country. What is the name of this restaurant? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Now that we've had our chowder, how about a little dessert? Euphoria Chocolate makes all sorts of delicious chocolates and truffles. In what college town can you find it? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Crater Lake is in the crater of what was once a big volcano. It is now a big lake with a small island. What is the name of this island? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Crater Lake is in the crater of what was once a big volcano. Not far from Crater Lake, you come to town that is named for some falls that are no longer existent. Where are you? Hint



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1. Along the highway from the Willamette Valley to the coast, you will pass a small town called Walton, which originally consisted of one store. What mountain range is between the Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast?

Answer: Coast Range

The store in Walton also served as its post office, town hall, chapel, and home for its owners.
2. Along the Oregon Coast you will find some small shops overlooking a tiny bay. This is the world's smallest navigable harbor. What is its name?

Answer: Depoe Bay

There's also a Coast Guard motor lifeboat station at Depoe Bay. These are people who go out in small boats to rescue boats in high surf.
3. Also along the coast you will find the world's shortest river. It reaches the Pacific after flowing a mere 120 feet. What is the name of this river?

Answer: "D" River

The "D" river flows from Devil's Lake, a lake which reaches a depth of only 22 feet.
4. Many small creeks feed this Central Oregon lake, from which an early computer game got it's name. What is this lake?

Answer: Odell Lake

The largest of the creeks feeding Odell Lake is Trapper Creek, which is about four miles long. Douglas Creek and Crystal Creek also drain into it. Most of the small creeks are about 0.2 miles to two miles long.
5. Although more of a large hill than a rocky mountain, this Biblically named landmark gives a good view of the Willamette Valley. What is its name?

Answer: Mount Pisgah

At 5280 feet, Mount Pisgah may not be the world's tallest mountain, but many people hike up there to have picnics in the summertime. On a clear day, visitors can see the snow-covered mountains in Central Oregon as well as the green agricultural areas of the valley.
6. In 1864, a 25-foot lighthouse called Cape Gregory was built on a small island off the coast of Oregon. Over the decades to pass, three different lighthouses were built on this little island. The current lighthouse, called Cape Arago, still stands today. What port town is this island near?

Answer: Coos Bay

This island weathered storms and crashing waves which often washed away walkways and footbridges of the island. With the addition of the north jetty at Coos Bay, the wave action ceased and the slough stabilized.
7. In the little town of Newport, there's a restaurant where you can eat "World Famous Clam Chowder". Starting out as a small restaurant, it now ships chowder all over the country. What is the name of this restaurant?

Answer: Mo's

In 1999, Mo's Clam Chowder was a featured entree at the first luncheon ever held in the Smithsonian Institute, which celebrated "Best American Regional Foods."
8. Now that we've had our chowder, how about a little dessert? Euphoria Chocolate makes all sorts of delicious chocolates and truffles. In what college town can you find it?

Answer: Eugene

Euphoria Chocolate has three locations in Eugene, Oregon. You can also order chocolate online from them.
9. Crater Lake is in the crater of what was once a big volcano. It is now a big lake with a small island. What is the name of this island?

Answer: Wizard Island

Wizard Island juts 764 feet above the surface of Crater Lake. It is so named because its shape resembles that of a wizard's pointed hat. The volcano that become Crater Lake is named Mount Mazama.
10. Crater Lake is in the crater of what was once a big volcano. Not far from Crater Lake, you come to town that is named for some falls that are no longer existent. Where are you?

Answer: Klamath Falls

The Klamath river once had falls, but these were submerged when a dam was built. You can still go white water rafting on the river though.
Source: Author kirlin

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