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Beaverton, Oregon

Beaverton, Oregon is a place of perfect woods, coastline and waterfalls. It’s no wonder that Paramount decided to film portions of the hit 2007 movie “Into the Wild” here. In the movie, Christopher McCandless graduates from Emory University, but denounces all of the privileges he is now eligible for. He gets rid of all his possessions and journeys across America in attempt to embrace the natural world for the first time, without any possessions. Beaverton’s natural beauty is spectacular to the tourists visiting this place and for people moving to Beaverton. There are many hills, lush forests, rivers and wet lands that make green space something readily available in this city. Though this city is natural and beautiful, there is a metropolitan ready to explore. Also, if needed, there is a fleet of Beaverton moving companies if the urge is move here becomes strong.

History:
Beaverton was originally home to the Atfalati Native Americans, or as settlers called them the “Tualatin.” Then the settlers of the 19th century came in dominated what they called “Beaverdam,” denoting the large body of water created by beaver dams. Lawrence Hall purchased 640 acres in Beaverdam in 1847 and developed the area with his brother. He built the first grist mill and made the primary claim on the land. After the U.S. Civil War, some of the settlers decided Beaverton would be better if there was a railroad connecting all the swamps and marshes.

Economy:
Individuals looking for affordable homes and big companies looking for somewhere to settle always have luck in Beaverton, Oregon. The economy of Beaverton is boosted by big companies that root their headquarters here. Reser’s Fine Foods has been here since the 1960s. Leupold and Stevens has been here since 1968 and recently, Nike Headquarters has called Oregon home.

Tourism:
There are plenty of things to do in this large city in Washington County in Oregon. It was named in 2010, one of the 100 “best places to live” Money Magazine. One of the favorite attractions amongst visitors and locals is the Cooper Mountain Vineyards, which is an “organic and biodynamic winery.”  Biodynamic practices maintain natural growth of plants, the use of cover crops instead of chemical pesticides, and natural microorganisms that benefits the crop and the wine that ends up in the bottle. Visiting this vineyard that rests on the slope of a dormant volcano makes a very unique experience. Other popular attractions in Beaverton, Oregon include the Audobon Society of Portland Nature Center, the Red Tail Golf Course, and the many beaches and parks along the Oregon coastline.

Colleges/Universities:

• Anthem College
• Portland Community College
• Northwest College
• Oregon Health & Science University

Interesting Facts:

• Beaverton, Oregon is the city in Oregon where you’re most likely to give birth on the way to the hospital because of all the traffic, according to www.maxwellsinclair.com.
• The famous Nike “Swoosh” logo was designed by University of Oregon student Carolyn Davidson in 1995 who was paid $35 for it.
• When in Beaverton, Oregon, you have to call the Nike Headquarters a “campus” to fit in.