Where is the fall. Does the city of Gravity Falls really exist?! Interweaving of fiction and real facts

Good day!

Friends, I don't know about you, but I love cartoons. It doesn't matter if it's a feature length cartoon or an animated series. It does not even matter what kind of audience it is designed for: for the smallest or for adults. The main thing is that for me it was something interesting. So I looked at a lot of them.

And if with full-length animated films everything is clear - they can be both for adults and children, and for both at the same time, then with animated series the situation is different. Each one is geared towards a different age group. But! There is one animated series (in fact, maybe more, but I've seen one so far) that can be described as "family". It can be watched by children (of course, not quite small), it is adored by teenagers and it is interesting for adults. And it's called Gravity Falls.

What is Gravity Falls?

It is an American animated television series released by Disney in 2012. The action of the series takes place in the American town of Gravity Falls, where summer holidays, two twins come to visit their "great-uncle" - brother and sister Dipper and Mabel Pines.

At first, our heroes are not at all enthusiastic about the fact that they will have to spend the whole summer in the American outback, periodically helping the rogue uncle in the tourist store. However, then it turns out that the town of Gravity Falls is not so simple, and the twins will encounter amazing things! In the literal sense, amazing and mystical.

This series has it all:

• gnomes, unicorns, zombies and other inhabitants of nearby forests;

  villains, both from real and parallel worlds;

  cute teenage loves;

  touching family stories;

  real friendship;

  a lot of mysteries;

  of course, adventure.

And all this is seasoned with a good portion of humor. Without vulgarity and searches. On top of that, the series is beautifully and beautifully drawn.

Main characters

Dipper Pines (Mason "Dipper" Pines)

Mabel Pines

Stanley Pines "Grunkle Stan"

Soos Ramirez

Wendy Corduroy

Stanford Pines "Grandpa Ford" (Stanford Felbrick Pines "Grunkle Ford")

Gravity Falls is one of the most popular animated series. recent years, he has an army of fans and dozens of various awards. I won't talk about it in detail here, because this cartoon is better to watch (I watched it twice ^_^), but plus everything, there is a good article on Wikipedia.

Now I want to raise the top 5 questions related to this series:

1. Will there be a 3rd season?
2. Who created this animated series?
3. Does Gravity Falls exist?
4. Where is Gravity Falls located?
5. Where can I buy Dipper's diary?

Let's start with the most painful.

Gravity Falls Season 3

Millions of fans around the world were, to say “strongly” is to say nothing, upset that after two seasons this project was closed. Yes, I was upset too. Yes, I also want a third season =)

The creators openly stated that Gravity Falls was not planned as a long-running series, and that two seasons is enough. However, there are still rumors that there will be a third part. There are a lot of gossip, and after all, what is most interesting is that if you ask Google for “Gravity Falls season 3 to watch”, he will find it for you. But, this is either a lure of unscrupulous sites that, under the sauce of the third season, are pushing both the first and second, or videos made by fans of the series.

However, "let's go back to our sheep", main question after all, it remained open: will there be a season number 3 or not? Friends, it will! I don’t know what it will be called, season 3 or the new adventures of Dipper and Mabel, but there will be a continuation. This was announced in July last year by Alex Hirsch on his Twitter:

The Gravity Falls Graphic Novel is OFFICIALLY announced! New tales! Unsettling monsters! The death of your headcanons!

Gravity Falls Graphic Novel OFFICIALLY Announced! New stories! Exciting Monsters! End your fantasies!

In other words, there will be new adventures, but in the format, roughly speaking, of a comic book. I don't like comics, so this news doesn't make me hot or cold =) But the fans can rejoice. All that remains now is to wait for Alex to finish drawing it.

Of course, many people worked on the animated series:

Directors: John Aoshima, Aaron Springer, Joe Pitt, Rob Renzetti, Matt Braly, Steven Sandoval, Sunil Hull

Producers: Alex Hirsch (executive producer), Tobias Conan Trost, Brian Doell, Susanna Olson, Rob Renzetti

Writers: Alex Hirsch, Michael Rianda, Tim McKeon, Ory Walington

Composer: Brad Brick

Studio: Disney Television Animation

...Dipper & Mabel, the imaginary cartoon babies who live in my brain

… Dipper and Mabel, imaginary cartoon babies living in my brain

It was Hirsch who created the basic concept of the entire series, by the way, in an 11-minute student video that Disney liked. This is how Gravity Falls began.

By the way, if you love Gravity Falls and still haven't followed Hirsch on Twitter, then it's in vain. I'm not a fan of the series, but I'm subscribed to the cartoonist, he sometimes gives out funny tweets =)

Seriously, where else are you going to be among the first to see Stenble? A? That's it!

Stanbel is here to give you nightmares

Stenble is here to give you nightmares

In general, if you want to subscribe - twitter.com/_AlexHirsch

Friends, no matter how you want, but this city is completely fictional, but with features real cities USA. In general, I think you noticed that there is a lot of fiction in Gravity Falls (well, except for gnomes and unicorns, of course =)).

But now we are talking about the city. What do we know about him from the plot of the cartoon?

Gravity Falls (Gravity Falls, which is a little closer to the original spelling) was founded by the 8.5th US President Quentin Trembley in 1872 in the Oregon valley of the same name. But let's go in order:

1. Since ancient times, the valley (which will later be called Gravity Falls) was inhabited by aborigines, however indigenous people left these places, because their shaman predicted that the End of the World would happen here (Weirdmageddon);
2. Then gold diggers came there, who, by the way, called this place “damned land”. I think it's clear why =)
3. Then, on this "cursed land" Trembley found himself, who, after another unsuccessful horse ride, decided to organize the Gravity Falls settlement in these parts;
4. At first, Gravity Falls was a small village that prospered during the "gold rush", and then the "flannel rush". But there is an end to everything - the gold miners soon left these places, as they were all scared away by the dinosaurs that live in the mines;
5. In the middle of the 19th century, the population in the city increased dramatically;
6. These days, Gravity Falls is a sleepy town in the woods of Oregon.

But this is all in the universe invented by Hirsch and Co., but what about real life? As I said, in reality there is no such city in Oregon. Moreover, it does not exist in the USA, in general, and the scriptwriters themselves say that the town does not have a prototype. But there is something similar:

the landscapes of the fictional city are very similar to those of Oregon;

in the plot of the cartoon it is said that in the forests near Gravity Falls a UFO landing took place, in reality, in Oregon they also saw “flying saucers”;

some fans still believe that the real place The Oregon Vortex is a kind of prototype of Gravity Falls;

there is still an opinion that the fictional town is copied from real settlements Vortex and Boring (both of them, by the way, are anomalous zones).

One way or another, you can guess and look for coincidences as much as you like, and only screenwriters know the truth.

Gravity Falls diary in Russian

And finally last question: where to buy Dipper's diary (in Russian), as well as Graffiti Falls coloring pages and, of course, comics (graphic novels).

Friends, I went shopping, of course, online shopping and checked prices. Therefore, I can confidently say that there are a diary, comics, coloring books, stickers, etc.:

on Ozone;

in Chitai-gorod;

in the Labyrinth.

On Ozone, in general, there is everything (and I'm not only talking about the cartoon now), but this store is still expensive. But I will give the two remaining links to the ladies (I myself used their services, and was satisfied). Look there for yourself and choose what you need.

* Gravity Falls diary, for me, great gift! And the price is very pleasant, for such, in part even, a souvenir book. I will definitely buy, but in German =)

1. The name Gravity Falls literally translates as "gravity falls", perhaps a reference to the paranormality of the area.
2. This animated series is the leader in the number of mysteries in the series. In each of them, there is some kind of secret: from encrypted messages that can be found in the form of graffiti on the walls, pieces of paper on the table, paintings and so on. Take, for example, the puppy from the hallucinations of Mabel, who says backwards: "You should not trust Stan."
3. Quantity " Easter eggs» in the cartoon, too, is phenomenal. There are references to books, games, movies and more.
4. Some of the episodes in the life of the main characters are copied from the biography of Alex Hirsch and his sister Ariel, who became the prototype of baby Mabel.
5. And Zus Ramirez was copied from Alex's friend.

The beginning of the series (video excerpt)

Now I will slowly round off, but before I finally say goodbye, I want to attach here a piece of the first episode of the first season, so to speak, for review =)

That's all for now, until we meet again, friends.

The animated series Gravity Falls was released back in 2012 and has since become very popular. To date, there are two seasons, the last of which began on February 15 this year.
Its main plot revolves around 12-year-old twins Mabel and Dipper Pines, who spend their summer holidays in the small town of Gravity Falls, which is located in Oregon. Its name is translated into Russian as "dangerous fall". In his district - in the forest and the river, there are many strange creatures, and under the water there is a huge, scary head. According to the history of the town, it was founded in 1842 by Sir Lord Quentin Trumble III, after he fell off a cliff on a horse in this place.
From the moment the cartoon appeared on the screen, everyone became terribly interested - does the city of Gravity Falls really exist or is it fiction?
Unfortunately, this is really another fictional city. It doesn't really exist which doesn't really exist - neither in Oregon nor anywhere else in the US in the way that the filmmakers describe it.

On the other hand, his image combines several different towns of the American hinterland, similar friend on the other "like two drops." After a long analysis and reflection, the fans of the cartoon came to the conclusion that he at least combined the towns of Vortex and Boring, in the same state of Oregon. The glory of some kind of paranormality has been circulating about them for a long time.

The Gravity Falls valley itself does not actually exist either, because it was created by a spaceship during landing. UFOs have never landed in this state! Although in the state of Origon, again, there is one slightly similar place. See for yourself:

So there are many mysteries, of course. But do not forget that this is just a cartoon and it is the fruit of the author's imagination.

Since 2012, the animated series Gravity Falls (or Gravity Falls, which will be more consistent with the original spelling) has gained wide popularity among youth and adult audience. On this moment the creators presented two seasons and an official ending, which, although it has hints of a sequel, does not give fans hope for a third season.

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Classmates

As you know, this cartoon is famous for its secret messages., ciphers and references that viewers love to decipher. At the end of each series, a code is dictated in a whisper, and throughout the cartoon, in the background or in individual frames, you can see the order of the numbers. By putting sentences or words together in this way, you can get hints for the next series or give fans the opportunity to fantasize about secret meaning Gravity Falls.

Despite the fact that after the creators of Gravity Falls officially revealed all the cards and put out a list of all the ciphers of the cartoon, fans believe that the cartoon still holds many secrets. Every day on the Internet appears more and more various theories, easter eggs and other "conspiracy theories" that fans come up with. One of the favorite topics for discussion in narrow circles of fans is the origin and existence of the city of Gravity Falls - a small area that is teeming with various supernatural beings and monsters.

From the moment the animated series began to appear on TV screens, many began to wonder - is there really Gravity Falls?

Does the city really exist?

As sad as it is to realize, but this city is really fictional for the project. Many fans posted false information that the city is in the state of Oregon (as it was said in the cartoon) and exhibited fake photographs of supposedly objects that were presented in the cartoon. At least, it is impossible to say that the city lives in the form in which it was presented in the animated series.

However, one can consider another interesting fact . In fact, Gravity Falls is a combined image of several little-known and small towns. Some fans have thought about this theory for a long time and have come to the conclusion that there are indeed some similarities with Vortex and Boring, which, by the way, are also located in Oregon. The towns are famous for their paranormal occurrences and locals come up with interesting legends O different creatures that live there.

If you recall the plot of the original cartoon, the city was created as a result of the landing spaceship. UFOs have never been observed in the state, so this once again proves the impossibility of the existence of Gravity Falls in reality. But still some fans notice interesting places, remotely or even very openly reminiscent of some of the background areas of the city from the cartoon.

The creators of this project themselves admitted that they came up with the city completely out of their heads and it would not be possible to find exactly the same village in any of the states. Of course, it cannot be completely avoided. some coincidences and similarities with other areas, but the real Gravity Falls can hardly be found.

Gravity Falls characters in real life

Another mystery for fans of this animated series is the reality of the characters shown in the project. If we talk about the main characters in the cartoon, then these are:

• Twins Mabel and Dipper Pines.
• Stanford Pines.
• Wendy.

Secondary characters:

• Robbie Valentino.
• Gideon.
• Fidford McGucket.
• Bill Cipher.
• Thomson Larkins.
• Jadan Hixters Nate.
• Tambry Fanlis.

Guys often face co secondary characters, which also greatly influenced the development of the plot of the cartoon as a whole. The question of whether these characters are real is ambiguous. In fact, of course, neither Dipper, nor Mabel, nor Uncle Stan exist in fact, but the creator of Gravity Falls, Alex Hirsch, admitted in an interview that many habits and relationships were taken from real life. For example, he wrote off the twins Mabel and Dipper from himself and his sister.

Also in one of the episodes, you can recall that Dipper has moles in the form of the constellation Ursa Major. Hirsch laughed and replied that even in school years he had a friend who had a lot of acne on his face. One day a friend came with the exact location Big Jug on the forehead, which served as a highlight in the image of Dipper.

Secrets and Easter eggs of the animated series

As mentioned earlier, in Gravity Falls you can see a lot of interesting and hidden messages that captivate even adults. Indeed, if you sit over the cartoon for some time, look closely at the details, you will notice some references to next series.

Cryptograms

First of all, an inquisitive viewer notice the cipher that slips at the beginning, throughout the series, and at the end of the series. By doing simple manipulations with the alphabet, you can get some information about the city or characters. At the end, there is always a cipher clue to the next series, which made the fans very happy during the release of the series.

Screensaver

Every person who listened to the popular tune from the animated series noticed a mysterious whisper at the end of the intro. When played back slowly, "I'm still here" can be clearly heard. It occurred to some lovers put the record in the opposite direction, thus getting the sentence "Three letters back". Caesar used this cipher, using the next third in a row instead of the original letter. Sometimes the phrase in the splash screen changes and makes it possible to understand which cipher to use. So, for two seasons, it was possible to use the Atbash cipher, the substitution cipher and the Vigenère cipher.

For fans of searching for mysteries and secrets, deciphering it on their own, it is recommended to view the cartoon in the original voice acting, since the translation very often lost hidden messages to the audience and it was not always possible to notice the Easter egg so clearly.

So Gravity Falls and its characters are an unequivocal invention of the creators of the animated series, but their high-quality reproduction of the project and a responsible approach to work made it possible to create a real masterpiece, which will certainly remain a leader in the list of "best animated series" for a long time to come.

The animated series "Gravity Falls" gathered a lot of fans, as a result of which they had a question about whether the city really exists. Or is it just a figment of the scriptwriters' imagination? To find out this moment, it is worth referring to the plot of the series and the place where its action takes place.

Information from the animated series of the same name

According to the plot of the animated series, two twins named Dipper and Mabel Pines spend their holidays with their great-uncle Stan in the city of Gravity Falls. Stan himself owns a tourist gift shop, as well as our souvenir , which sells Gravity Falls paraphernalia: , or whole . called "The Mystery Shack".

The teenagers are bored for a while, but then they discover that strange phenomena are taking place in and around the city. They find descriptions of all sorts of anomalies in the town. The heroes are trying to unravel all the secrets of the town of Gravity Falls.

From this moment, their adventures begin, during which they fall into various mysterious places and they meet various creatures.

The plot of the cartoon takes place in the state of Oregon. The prototype of the city could serve as the town of Boring, located in the same state where the action of the animated series takes place. The town of Boring is located near Portland near the Cascade Mountains.

The town was founded in 1842 by the eighth and a half President of the United States, Quentin Trembley. But as the story says, Nathaniel Northwest was eventually listed as the founder of the city. President Trembley was struck off the list of presidents and the fact of his participation in the founding of the town was concealed.

Brief history of the city based on the cartoon

As mentioned above, the city was founded in 1842. Previously, these places were inhabited by the indigenous population, who were forced to leave them because of the predictions of their shaman Modok about the coming Strangegeddon (Doomsday). Then the valley was settled by gold miners, calling the place "cursed land" because of the frequent sightings of UFOs and strange mystical creatures.

Then Trambley arrived in these places, and after one unsuccessful horse ride he decided to establish a settlement here. He himself came up with the name of the town.

The place was originally a small village and flourished during the era of the "gold rush". Then came the so-called flannel fever. Both events in the history of the city fit in one year. Then the gold diggers left the place, frightened by dinosaurs in local mines.

In the 60s. In the 19th century, the settlement experienced a boom in population growth. And 1883 was marked by a series of events ranging from the disappearance of the city's founder to the so-called Great Flood and the Great Train Wreck.

What is really known about the city?

Reliable information about the existence of Gravity Falls in real life is unknown. Even if you look at a map of the United States, there is not a single settlement with that name on it. The very fact of fiction is confirmed by the writers of the cartoon. They explain that no specific settlement was taken as the prototype of the city.

The very origin of the name of the town, which the scriptwriters came up with, is interesting. The name Gravity Falls can literally be translated from English as "gravity falls." This is a play on words, invented to create an atmosphere of mystery and mystery of the place in which the series takes place.

Many cartoon fans find a certain similarity between Gravity Falls and real-life towns in Oregon. It's about about the place Boring mentioned above and the town of Vortex. Both settlements, according to some sources, are paranormal zones. However, there is no official proof of this fact.

If you look at any photo of the area in Oregon, you can stumble upon places similar to the cartoon landscape. Most likely, the creators really took the real state of the USA as the place where the plot unfolds. And the image of the town turned out to be collective from among the numerous settlements of the country. It can be said with certainty that Gravity Falls does not exist in real life.

Interweaving of fiction and real facts

In the cartoon, the scene is the valley of the same name Gravity Falls (or Gravity Falls, which is closer to the original spelling). On the maps of the United States, there is not a single territory designated by this name. Therefore, the name of the valley is fictitious.

The story says that a UFO landing took place in these parts, which also does not fit with the real facts. But it is worth noting that there have been cases of UFO sightings in Oregon. It is possible that the writers took this data into account when choosing the location for the animated series.

Another fact proving that there is no Gravity Falls in real life speaks about the history of its foundation. It is completely fictional because:

• in the history of the United States there has never been a president named Quentin Trembley, nor has there been a certain Nathaniel Northwest;
• the eighth president of the United States was Martin Van Buren;
• the indication in the series of the eighth and a half president of the United States is an invention and a joke of the writers;
• the town could not have been founded in 1842 by the eighth president of the United States, because in those years, the 10th president, John Tyler, was in power.

The creators of the series made a reference to the work of JK Rowling about the wizard Harry Potter. Quentin Trembley's name is reminiscent of a modified name for Quentin Trimble, who was one of the headmasters at Hogwarts School in the Harry Potter series.

Oregon, which is famous for its amazing nature. Located near the Pacific Ocean, it borders the states of Idaho, California, Washington and Nevada. Here you can see deserts, steppes and mountain ranges, amazingly beautiful lakes and dormant volcanoes. There are several nature reserves, cave complexes and turbulent rivers. There is still controversy over the name "Oregon". The main existing version says that the word means "hurricane" in French. But not all language researchers agree with this assumption.

Description

The state of Oregon is approximately 250 thousand square kilometers, and it is one of the ten largest in terms of territory (ranking ninth in this indicator). As for the population, here the region cannot be compared with California and other leading regions. Oregon occupies only 27th position. The population is close to 3.9 million inhabitants. In accordance with the traditions of the country, the state has an original motto, which sounds like: "Flies on its wings." Officially adopted in 1854.

The capital is the small city of Salem. But there is a settlement several times larger. This is Portland, or the City of Roses, which is famous for its annual flower festivals.

Characteristic

The exact time in Oregon is Pacific, UTC-7. The population is mostly but there is a certain percentage of Hispanics and African Americans. Approximately 1.3% of the Indians who originally lived in Oregon remained in these parts.

IN major cities you can see a lot of foreigners and people. The main religion is Christianity, but according to the results of sociological research, it can be concluded that the inhabitants are not too religious. Church attendance is rare, a high proportion of atheists. There is a town of Woodburn on the territory of the state, where a significant part of the population is represented by Russian Old Believers. In former times, these people left Russia because of the persecution of the church. Now the community has grown and is the largest in the States.

The second name of the state of Oregon is jokingly considered "Beaver". The reason lies in the fact that the beaver is official symbol the edges. Animals are satisfied with the climate of the territory, clean air and the presence of many rivers. And people treat inventive animals with respect. The beaver can even be seen on the Oregon flag. By the way, the flag is also special: it has two sides.

Another state symbol is the labradorite stone. There are deposits of a certain variety of it, capable of the effect of iridescence. In bright light, the surface of the stone casts different shades, which is especially noticeable after polishing operations. Therefore, the mineral was nicknamed the "sun stone".

Division into zones

According to geographical and natural features, several regions can be distinguished. The ocean coast and coastal range are to the west. It rains more often here, but the climate is milder. Closer to the center, in the southwest, rises the Klamath Range. In these places there are peaks of 2700 m and above, amazing forests with a wide variety of tree species, alpine meadows. Opposite, on the north side, is the Willamette Valley. This is where most people live american state Oregon. The inhabitants are engaged in winemaking. For visitors, even special tours are organized where you can see how grapes are grown and how the drink is obtained. Local wine is highly valued not only in the United States, but also in Europe.

In the northeast lies the Columbia Plateau with the river of the same name flowing through it. Nearby is a chain of the Blue Mountains, with an area of ​​​​almost 50 thousand km 2. Finally, the last zone is called the High Desert. So unusual name it has due to the fact that it is located on a small upland, about 1200 m above sea level.

Story

The territory was inhabited by people 15 thousand years ago. It is known that in XVI century Native American tribes lived here: Klamath, non-Persian, Bannock and some others. The Nez Perce people still exist, but now their representatives can be found only in Idaho. And the Klamath families can still be found in Oregon. This people, in agreement with the Europeans, agreed to move to a reservation for the Indians.

Since the 18th century, the first expeditions of the British visited the region. The region began to be studied, and Astoria became the first city founded. There was a fort founded by the Pacific Fur Company. WITH 19th century conflicts began between Indians and Europeans, then between the countries of Great Britain and the USA. Oregon was officially recognized as a state in 1859.

During World War II, the area suffered some damage from bombardments by Japanese soldiers. As a result, fires broke out in the forest, which were quite successfully extinguished.

State Attractions

Travelers arriving in Oregon seek to see Mount Hood, which is the highest point in the state. Its peak is at around 3426 m. The panorama of the area leaves an indelible impression. The snowy peak rises above numerous trees and clear waters lakes. There is a possibility that the volcano will still erupt: it is included in the list of potentially active. The purpose of visiting most visitors is ski resorts. On the territory there are many trails of varying difficulty. The volcano also attracts professional climbers.

There are other attractions in Oregon. You should definitely visit the Pacific coast. Perhaps the most amazing place here is Thor's well.

The formation on the ocean shore looks like a deep funnel. The water entering there is like a small waterfall, lost in the depths between the stones. This point on the map is a favorite place for all photographers.

Cities in Oregon

Among the largest settlements should be called Eugene. The second largest city after Portland is famous for its annual Bach Festival. There is another attraction: the country's famous University of Oregon. Students receive a quality education, the opportunity to seriously engage in scientific research and find Good work in this area.

In the list of cities in Oregon - Springfield, Gresham, Medford, and that's not all. The first is known to many on the TV series "The Simpsons", where, according to the plot, the action took place in a town with the same name. In Gresham everyone year goes by event dedicated to jazz music. Medford is small in area, the population in it is mainly engaged in agriculture, grows juicy pears for sale. Nearby there are several National Parks and beautiful lakes. You can get to the city by car or bus from Eugene Airport.

Does the city of Gravity Falls exist in the USA, Oregon? This is the name of the cartoon about the Pines twins and their summer adventures. The action takes place in Gravity Falls, but in fact the city is fictional.

Portland

It is worth talking separately about Portland. The city has many unique features and extraordinary places. For example, there is the smallest park in the world, with an area of ​​​​only 0.3 m 2. The object even got into the Guinness Book of Records several decades ago. Different plants are constantly planted in this place: flowers, small shrubs, cacti.

The Portland Esplanade Eastbank, built at the turn of the 20th-21st centuries, offers a gorgeous view of the river and the historical part of the city. The coastline stretches for several kilometers, passers-by can walk under the bridges and enjoy the city panorama. There are often group tours along the way, as this is one of the most popular destinations in Portland, Oregon.

About 40 breweries are concentrated in the city. Portland surpassed even German Cologne in this. Visitors can try beer of different sorts and tastes. Some establishments are located in historic buildings.

What else to see?

For those who wish to visit wild nature, camping on fresh air, we can recommend a trip to the mountains of Siskaya. They belong to the Klamath Range zone. The climate is humid, it often rains, which caused the growth in in large numbers coniferous trees. The most high point mountain system - Mount Ashland (2296 m).

Among the National Parks of the State of Oregon in the United States, the area near the Jefferson volcano should be highlighted. This stratovolcano, named after the American president, last time erupted only in 950 BC. Mountain tourists are recommended to make ascents in the summer months of the year or in May. A physically prepared person can easily climb the peak, if necessary equipment("cats", ice axes, safety ropes).

A certain danger to the inhabitants of the state is the Three Sisters volcano complex. These are three mountains. different ages, the "youngest" of which is only 50 thousand years old. Therefore, this volcano is considered active. US geologists are constantly monitoring changes in the natural object and nearby lands.

caves

Scientists from the University of Oregon are engaged in research in the field of archeology. In particular, some archaeological sites are being studied, such as Fort Rock Cave. It was here that the oldest shoes on the planet were found. The sandals found in the grotto are about 10 thousand years old! They were made from the bark of wormwood, as shown by the results of archaeological analyses. The cave itself is located in Lake County. There is a similar cave complex near the town of Paisley. And a whole reserve with complex system underground tunnels can be found next to the forests of Siskaya. The trails are well equipped for hikers. Numerous groups are accompanied by a guide who tells about the history of the object on the way. When visiting, you should pay attention to safety rules and a warning to people with chronic diseases (lungs, heart, and others). Children whose height is below a certain mark are prohibited from entering the caves.

Oregon lakes

There are more than 150 reservoirs in the state of Oregon. The large Upper Klamath is located at 1200 m above sea level. Plus, it is in Oregon that the deepest lake in the country, Crater Lake, is located. To reach its bottom, you need to descend 589 meters! The reservoir was formed on the site of a former volcano more than 7 thousand years ago. To see the sights, you should come to a local national park with stunning views of the lake.

Summer, or "Summer Lake", is also popular to visit. Earlier in the same place there was another majestic reservoir. Its area was 1190 m 2. These days, Summer has gotten smaller. The lake is full of birds. More than 200 varieties of them live on the shores. Here you can meet the blue heron, and make excellent photos of the state of Oregon, giving an idea of ​​​​the flora and fauna of the region. People should be wary of possible dust storms near the lake.

Local celebrities

Few people know that several famous writers come from Oregon or lived here for a certain period of life. At the beginning of the last century, Beverly Cleary was born here. The future children's writer lived in small village Yamhille, and at a more mature age she moved to Portland. The American reader knows her books about Henry Huggins and a mouse named Ralph. Studied and worked briefly in Portland and bestselling author of " Fight club» Chuck Palahniuk.

His name was recognized all over the world after the release of the film based on the work, in leading role starred Brad Pitt and Edward Norton. The motion picture has had a huge impact on popular culture.

The state is also home to some famous scientists. The 1954 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Portlander Linus K. Pauling. The scientist was one of the founders molecular biology. And in 2001 Nobel Prize in physics was received by a man from the town of Corvallis - Karl Wiman.