Happy Birthday, Oregon.

Did you know that Oregon has more ghost towns than any other state AND is the only state to have an official state nut? Its the hazelnut. AKA Filbert. I once mini-road-tripped with some friends from Portland to Sisters and back. During our return, we stopped at a state park (one of many) and decided to explore. Walking through the beautiful park, we stumbled upon a Filbert Grove (or at least that is was the sign said). None of my friends knew what a filbert was. They weren't from Oregon. We know what filberts are. (At least, in general).

(Picture of the Filbert Grove)

(Update on my fun Paris weekend coming soon!)