PORTLAND
Located in the northwestern corner of
Oregon, about 70 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Portland is a city of quiet charms and natural grace.
Dissected by the Willamette River, and nestled along the southern edge of the massive Columbia River system, Portland sits between the Pacific coastal range and the magnificent
Cascade Mountains.
From Portland, opportunities for outdoor adventures are bountiful, be it kayaking the rapids of the
Columbia River, camping in the ancient, majestic forests, or hiking the trails of the surrounding mountain ranges and valleys.
With a plethora of gardens and parks, and as a world renowned center for the cultivation of roses, the "City of Roses" has earned its reputation as one of the most beautiful cities in North America, and as a great place to visit on any
Oregon business trip or family vacation.
- Portland is often named the "Greenest City in America".
- Oregon is the only other state besides New Jersey where people can't pump their own gas - an attendant must do that job!
- Mt. Hood, to the east of Portland, is a dormant volcano and part of a network of volcanic peaks within the Cascade range.
