A beaver gnawed at a tree as the sun set over nearby hills.

Wild blackberries were a common sight in the parks and wild areas of Oregon.

The golden statue atop the Capital Building, with Willamette University behind. A monarch butterfly flew over both.

The blueberry plant produced an important crop for Oregon. It also grows wild.

The Salmon was an important fish for Oregon. Here a salmon dined on a dragonfly.

Elk roamed wild throughout the forests and mountain meadows of Oregon.

A forest waterfall was a common sight in Oregon's forests. Here, a squirrel crept up next to a small pond, surrounded by dogwood blossoms.

A meadowlark perched on a barb wire fence sang with a covered bridge for a scenic background.

One panel on the border of the Carousel illustrated a gathering of children of several ethnic backgrounds.

A team of two yoked cattle pulled a covered wagon on its way to discover Oregon.

Acorns were common around oak trees, and their presence created the potential for more oak trees.