The 2000-01 year was another drought one. There are some good things that come with the rain. In the spring, wildflowers bloom almost anywhere there's open land. And the cherry trees near the Capitol are a vision of pink, as well as being the favorite seasonal subject of many a photographer. The wet weather also is conducive to the backyard gardener.
Gardening is one of the state's more popular hobbies.
And then there's the summers. Beautiful and warm but not too hot. For many, summers in Oregon are worth all the rain. So get that umbrella, that raincoat and those tall boots. Statesman Journal, Salem, Oregon.