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This is a review of the wonderful, fun city of Portland, OR.

Get to know the Columbia River upriver where wheat is shipped, past the great heartland of Indian tribes, near Portland, or at to the river mouth near Astoria. You'lll find blockbuster views, museums and good coffee along the, freeways and byways.

Need a great family outing near Portland, Oregon? Try this waterfall hike in the scenic Columbia River Gorge.

A road trip down the Columbia Gorge, Oregon

There is an intense beauty seen from the bow of a slow-moving ship traveling on the Columbia River. This view is how Lewis and Clark saw the river that cuts through the Cascade Mountains between Oregon and Washington.

Describes this beautiful 620 foot year-round waterfall near Portland, Oregon. Gives information on the hike, driving directions, and what to expect.

This article describes the hikes at Eagle Creek, including the popular and beautiful trail to Punchbowl Falls.

I'd kayaked a large portion of the Columbia River, including into the nuclear force winds of the gorge. The Still water behind the dams on the Snake River were a delight.

Members of the Girl Scouts Columbia River Council may soon lose their only summer resident camp property unless they can convince the Girl Scouts' Board of Directors to withdraw the camp from a sealed-bid auction ending November 14.

I couldn't get over the Columbia River bar and into the Pacific Ocean and I couldn't afford to wait any longer.

The Folbot ® kayak and I'd already experienced the "nuclear force winds" of the Columbia River Gorge and the unforgiving waters off the Oregon and Northern California coasts. Paddling the flat waters of the Snake River reservoirs would be a new experience.

When someone mentions Oregon, the first thing you think about is rain, rain, and more rain. While that assessment is accurate for the most part, very few know about another natural resource that puts Oregon on the top of vacationers "places to visit" page.

There are twelve public boat launching ramps between Bonneville Dam and The Dalles Dam, there are other boat launching sites but these are Indian treaty fishing launch sites and cannot be used by the public.

For those looking for a nice little hike deep in the heart of the northern cascades they should look at a place in Oregon called Barlow Butte

Volunteers in Portland, Oregon have convinced the Girl Scouts' board of directors to stop the sale of their summer camp -- for now.

Throughout our entire trip, Oregon was probably the single most beautiful state. It's not full of great contrasts, just gentle beauty. It's got a great coastline, too!

This is an introductory article on Trap Shooting

This Northwest Girl Scout camp narrowly escaped being sold, and is now looking for campers.

Portland Oregon and some of it's surrounding areas, where to shop eat, and visit.

Outsiders may not know, but Seattle is not the only place of interest in Washington state. Over the Cascade Mountains lays a treasure trove of amazing sights and scenes that still exist for people to enjoy. Here is a list of seven of these wonders of Eastern Washington.

Bridal Veil Lakes was amazing. I was so impressed with our son and his fiancé's choice, I wondered why doesn't everyone in Oregon get married at Bridal Veil Lakes?

Discover another experience Oregon has to offer with Oregon Wine Camp.

The Vancouver of today has much to offer, and has made great strides to revitalize and create the lively, bustling & diverse city where people can live, work and play.

Oregon City is one of the oldest cities in the West. It is the end of the Oregon Trail and was once the capital of the Oregon Territory. Oregon City is an interesting blend of the and new and is a beautiful place that you should definitely visit.

From the islands of the San Juans to Ocean Shores and berry picking at Remlinger Farms, there is something to please every couple this summer.

A true delight to all the senses, Cruise West's Spirit of Alaska cruises provide a perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment with a lot of wildlife and natural beauty.

Tips for planning a cheap honeymoon near the Dalles, Oregon.

Beautiful Oregon is one of the most desirable cities in which to live or visit in the United States. Portland, Oregon's largest city maintains its small town ambiance and relaxed pace.

From the mountain-biking trails of the Oregon Cascade Mountains to the scenic bike paths of Washington's Puget Sound, Northern Oregon and Southern Washington are a biking enthusiast's dream.

Here's your list, by opening date, of the major Christmas events to enjoy in Portland, Oregon. Although several of these annual events do charge an admission fees, several are free, fun, family events!

Take someone you love on a romantic weekend getaway to one of these beautiful and tranquil Oregon locales.

Some of the greatest places to visit are in Washington state.

Portland, Oregon is a great place to live and visit. Starting from Portland, you can drive about an hour and a half in any direction and find a variety of activities to appeal to a wide variety of tastes and skills.

Rife with rivers, streams, forest and outdoor charm Portland, Oregon is a great place to settle down, visit and make a great living and pursue a career and recreate!

While it's known as an outdoorsy state, Oregon offers a lot of unusual attractions. Many famous Americans have called it home.

Here is the definitive listing of some of Portland's off beat and wacky attractions all in one short guide that lists each entry and is up to you to try and find them. The Online guide is going to be a little streamlined.

This is a small sampling of the many volunteer opportunities currently available in Vancouver, Washington.

Looking for a small town with a reasonable cost of living, tons of activities and a temperate climate? These ten towns give you the most bang for your buck.

The unpredictable April rains had temporarily stopped long enough to allow me to snap a few frames without getting my camera gear wet. I decided to fern-hop through centuries'-old fir and cedars cross-country in similar fashion that a Sasquatch would.

Here's a helpful, handy travel guide for anyone planning on visiting the state of Wisconsin.

a few ideas of things to do while visiting Vancouver, WA

There are many different venues for weddings in Portland. Some of the most beautiful are the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Portland, Shenanigan's Restaurant and Banquet Facility, and The old Church.

The World Heritage List includes 20 properties are the United States. Vacationers looking for spectacular vacation destinations, might want to consider traveling to some of the great sights of the world right in the United States.