Welcome to Portland Oregon.
Aug 01, 2006 contributed by RV Web

From the wine country of the Willamette Valley to the Louis and Clark trail of the mighty Columbia River. Portland is located in the northern portion of Oregon sharing its border with Washington State. Between the two states is the mighty Columbia River where ships and barges navigate the waters as they visit the port of Portland. This is a bustling city with a diverse and rich cultural awareness that lends to an exciting holiday location for singles and families alike.

Thinking about relocating to Portland? Check out our new Favorite Places in in the Portland Metro Area. From quiet suburbs to the bustling city lights we will expose our favorite living locations in the northwest corner of the state.

Things To Do and Places to See!

A visitors guide to hotels, motels, tours and more from a visitors standpoint.

Check out the scenic drive to Astoria Oregon along the mighty Columbia River.

Dinosaurs of the Columbia River, Sturgeon fishing is an outdoorsman’s dream come true. Fishing for the white sturgeon that thrive below Bonneville Dam on the lower Columbia River. Fishing for them can be quite an adventure.

Salmon and Steelhead fishing in the Portland area remains one of the areas major attractions. Fishermen arrive from all over to experience the tremendous runs of fish to the local rivers and streams every year. Fishing Records for Oregon

Portland Oregon Visitor Guides

Explore Portland Oregon, The Rose City.

Portland is a bicycling meca and has been praised by Bicycling Magazine as the Most Bike Friendly City in the Nation.

Botanical Gardens - A trip to Portland’s Washington Park will put you within walking distance for two of the cities most notorious gardens; the Japanese and International Rose Test Gardens.

Japanese Garden - With over 5.5 acres to meander through, visitors can enjoy the five beautifully designed gardens all year long. Stroll through them at your own leisure or take the free guided tours that are offered April through October.

The Portland Rose Garden - created in 1917; this 4.5-acre hillside garden showcases 550 varieties of roses. The roses are in bloom from June through September.

Portland Classical Chinese Garden - occupies an entire city block in the Old Town/Chinatown section of the city. Building, teahouse and covered walkways are inviting as you stroll by ponds, orchids, rock gardens and pavilions. 80 percent of the garden is covered making it a delight in any kind of weather.

Portland Fishing Guide, Salmon Steelhead Sturgeon

Buoy 10 salmon fishing trips near Astoria

Astoria and Warrenton Charter Boat fishing.

Columbia River Spring Chinook

Tillamook Bay fall Chinook Salmon

Willamette River Salmon Fishing

Rivers of Oregon for Fishing Kayaking and Rafting

Clackamas River near Lake Oswego
The Clackamas River is a tributary of the Willamette River, approximately 85 mile long. This pristine clear water river comes off the slopes of Mount Hood and teems with tens of thousands of salmon, steelhead and trout every year. The Sandy River, Trask River, Wilson River, and Willamette River also offer excellent outdoor recreation in the Portland OR area.