Located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Corvallis is conveniently situated in relation to a variety of locations: 90 minutes to Portland for big city people, 45 minutes to the coast for ocean lovers, and surrounded by hiking, backpacking and skiing opportunities. Corvallis is home to roughly 60,000 people – having a small town feel with some perks of a big city.
With much opportunity to explore and engage in many diverse communities, Corvallis is a welcoming and innovative community, with much to do outside of the university setting. Whether it be enjoying the local breweries or wineries, attending artistic gatherings or joining a pick-up sports league, Corvallis provides opportunities for all individuals.
To learn more about Corvallis, visit https://www.visitcorvallis.com/ and https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/community/page/about-corvallis.
We have included some photos of our lab members exploring Corvallis and neighboring areas in Oregon.
Figure 1: Our PI, Dr. Bradford, his partner, and Caesar No Drama llama at a tulip farm outside of Portland.
Figure 2: One of our lab pets, Lucy, enjoying a hike in Bend, OR.
Figure 3: One of our lab pets, Lucy, enjoying a sunset view in Corvallis.
Figure 4: One of our Assistant Researchers, Mia, at the peak of Bald Hill in Corvallis.
Figure 5: The view from Newport Beach.
Figure 6: The view at Foster Lake.
Figure 7: One of our Assistant Researchers, Lindsay, enjoying the view on the Willamette River in Corvallis.