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New Oregon Quarter Release Will Promote Statewide Tourism and Benefit Crater Lake National Trust.

Publication: PR Newswire
Publication Date: 02-MAY-05
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
Several Promotions Will Encourage Exploration and Support Economic Development

SALEM, Ore., May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 6 the United States Mint will release the Oregon quarter featuring the image of Crater Lake on its reverse (tails) side. With 140 million Americans collecting state quarters, Oregon has a highly visible opportunity to put the state and Crater Lake in the national spotlight. Travel Oregon, in partnership with Gov. Ted Kulongoski's office, Crater Lake National Park, and Southern Oregon tourism organizations, is planning a quarter-themed promotion to encourage travelers to celebrate and explore Oregon, and to raise funds for the Crater Lake National Park Trust.

"Crater Lake is one of the natural wonders of the world. Steeped in thousands of years of history, and considered sacred land to Native Americans, the Park is Oregon's oldest national park, enjoyed by thousands of visitors every year," said Governor Kulongoski. "Crater Lake represents all that is good in Oregon: beautiful scenery and a...

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