Thriving in Oregon

Written by Claire Lee

Teacher: Herb Jahncke, 3rd grade
Catlin Gabel

You should visit Oregon, but not for a few days or weeks, stay here for at least one year to see all the amazing places and all the wonderful seasons.

Let's start with summer. I love the bright blue skies with puffy white clouds and the rays of sun beating down on me. Swimming and playing all day on Sauvie Island is one of my summer favorites. 

Here, there everywhere! In popular places or even in our neighborhood, I can see all the autumn colors of leaves. This is a special way I can tell about fall. Rake, rake ... crunch, crunch! Gathering leaves and stepping on them over and over again delights me.

Winter has begun but it's not very cold. Still perfect to ski, snowboard, sled, and play too! Skiing down M.T. Hood Meadows gives me joy during the rainy winter.

After the long winter, spring has finally come, and a crack of sunlight stretches through the horizon. Towering trees, lovely flowers leafy bushes and small shrubs are thriving around me. An arch full of colors appears in the sky, it's a rainbow! The cool spring breeze blowing while I ride my bike makes me energetic, refreshed and excited. Biking on a trail in Fort Stevens on a nice sunny day is the most happy moment of the day. 

In Oregon, there are many places you cannot see and experience in other places, but my favorite part about Oregon is not just a cool sight or experience. It is the fact that Oregon is my home and I don't just live in Oregon, but I explore, learn and most importantly ... thrive in Oregon.​

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