In general, things are sorted with the newest items near the tops of albums and galleries.
The largest city in Oregon sits at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, halfway between Mt. Hood and the Oregon Coast.
From Portland southward, the Willamette Valley is the heart of western Oregon. This fertile valley between the coast range and the Cascades is home to most of the states population, and many points of interest.
From the Eastern foothills of the Oregon Cascades to the high desert and beyond!
The Columbia River carves a canyon through the Cascade Mountains. The eastern portion is arid, the western portion wet. Steep cliffs rise to the north and south. This is a truly unique and beautiful place.
This gallery includes both the Oregon and Washington sides of the gorge.
This gallery includes both the Oregon and Washington sides of the gorge.
Sauvie Island is a large island in the Columbia River, about 20 miles downstream from Portland, Oregon. The island is about half farmland, and half wetlands that comprise a protected wildlife area. There are numerous places to get out an explore.
The Portland Japanese Garden has matured over the course of 50-plus years into a world-class treasure. The garden is also a hub of cultural education - like a slice of Japan on the other side of the Pacific.