From urban to rural, Tualatin Valley's cities, towns and neighborhoods near Portland provide visitors with authentic flavors of Oregon life.
Camp at Devil’s Lake.Not to be confused with the Devil’s Lake located near Bend in central Oregon, Devil’s Lake in Lincoln City is an excellent spot to camp. From hiking to fishing and kayaking, there are plenty of things to do in and around this scenic lake. Places to Stay Near...
Considered as the “Queen City of the Inland Empire” during the 19th and 20th century, Baker City was once as populous and prominent as the likes of Portland and Salem. Though not so much anymore, the beautiful and peaceful town is perched along the historic Oregon Trail and is a famous...
The strength of Marie Rose Wong's history of Portland's Chinatowns is found in the chapter "Enforcement of Chinese Exclusion in Oregon." In it she explains in detail how Chinese immigrants were highly successful in challenging, manipulating, and circumventing the changing laws and procedures that...
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Though the Northwest beer's name sounds like it is from Florida, it is all Oregonian. The oak-barrel aged farmhouse is fruity like a nectarine, without the smooth coating and fruit juice squirting out after a bite. The rotating brewcomes out of the Oregon coast brewerywith a funky cool le...
Projects often involve environmental, civic, or historical topics and frequently serve to introduce students to the local government infrastructure. Students often get so involved in their topics that they become resident experts. Middle school students atSouthwest Charter Schoolin Portland, Oregon -- wh...
Craig McCaw, who counts Steve Ballmer among his neighbors—is the founder of McCaw Cellular, which was acquired by AT&T in 1994, and the Clearwire Corporation, which was bought in 2013 by the Sprint Corporation. In 2009, Clearwire started up its first 4G mobile network in Portland, Oregon, ...
Portland, Oregon may get all the attention with its bustling food scene and often mocked residents, but just 80 miles east, perched on the Columbia River Gorge, sits The Dalles, a vibrant community well worth exploring. One of the most appealing features of The Dalles is the astounding natura...
If you want to venture out, Corvallis is just 90 short minutes away from Portland, as well as world class skiing venues and the Oregon coast. Colleges: Oregon State #4 – Chapel Hill, North Carolina Points: 5 Cost of living: 115 Unemployment rate: 2.9% Crime rate: 11.8 This college ...