Oregon—where the trees are tall, the coffee is strong, and the forecast always says “chance of rain” even if it’s sunny. If you’ve ever hiked five miles just to find a waterfall, debated the ethics of composting at a dinner party, or flat-out refused to pump your own gas like a true Oregonian, congrats—you’ve officially gone full Pacific Northwest. If these 11 things seem totally normal, you’re Oregon through and through, rain boots and all.
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You Carry a Reusable Bag, Coffee Cup, and Rain Jacket—Everywhere
You don’t pack for the day, you prep for climate shifts and guilt-free consumption.
You Refuse to Pump Your Own Gas and You’re Proud of That Fact
It’s not laziness. It’s a law. And a luxury.
You’ve Argued Over the Best IPA Like It’s a Wine Tasting
You know at least three breweries within walking distance—and none of them serve Bud Light.
You Think Umbrellas Are for Tourists
You’ve evolved. Rain just exists—you adapt and move on.
You’ve Gone to the Coast, Not the Beach
It’s rocky, windy, and 57°F. And you love it.
You Treat Flannel Like a Formal Outfit
Flannel and hiking boots? That’s wedding attire in these parts.
You’ve Taken a Photo of a Mushroom and Bragged About It
Especially if it was weirdly shaped, oddly colored, or “probably magical.”
You’ve Eaten Something With Marionberries and Just Nodded With Respect
Best berry you’ve ever had—and don’t even try to debate it.
You Know Portland and Eugene Are Weird in Different Ways
One’s got food carts and unicycles, the other has drum circles and goat yoga.
You’ve Been Personally Offended by Someone Throwing Something in the Wrong Bin…