Peak Northwest
Peak Northwest
The Oregonian/OregonLive
What we love about Oregon: From big trees to fried fish
30 minutes Posted Feb 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
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What do we love about Oregon? A whole lot, as it turns out.
On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we honor Oregon’s birthday and Valentine’s Day with a love letter to our favorite state. It’s not just the resplendent nature — from quiet forests to majestic mountains to magical desert rivers — we love just about every part of this state, right down to the fried fish.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:
It’s hard to pick, but these are our favorite Oregon landscapes.
Why small towns have some of the best charm.
Is Portland the perfect city?
Oregon’s world-class food scene is spoiling us.
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