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Articles related to "Willamette River"
Hotel deLuxe, Portland Oregon Hotel deLuxe is an elegant and nostalgic hotel in the idyllic Northwest United States. Read Chris Bebo's Concierge Questionnaire and take a trip to the romantic NW. portland • oregon • hotel deluxe • willamette river • the concierge questionnaire
Portland's Waterfront Bordering downtown Portland is Waterfront Park, a green expanse with wide riverfront walkway. Cross the river to the Eastside Esplanade or head south to RiverPlace shops. portland’s waterfront • willamette river • riverfront cafés • bicycling • portland attractions
Walking Portland's Eastbank Esplanade This wide urban walkway sometimes hugs the river's edge, sometimes floats on the water, and always offers stunning downtown views. eastbank esplanade • willamette river walkway • tom mccall waterfront park • portland history • steel bridge riverwalk
Best Oregon 4th of July Events Small towns and cities in Western Oregon offer some of the best 4th of July celebrations with parades, live music, children's events and spectacular fireworks displays. best fireworks oregon • fourth of july activities • old fashion fourth • st paul rodeo • corvallis fireworks
A.C. Gilbert's Discover Village in Salem, Oregon At the A.C. Gilbert Discover Village, children find fun, interactive exhibits while learning about science, design, biology and more, near the Willamette River in Salem. ac gilbert discovery village • children activities salem oregon • waterfront park salem • gilbert house • childrens museum oregon
Best Smallmouth Bass Fishing Near Portland Catch big urban bass living beneath skyscrapers in the Willamette River and near the suburbs at Henry Hagg Lake with these tips and techniques from a local expert. best smallmouth bass fishing near portland • willamette river oregon bass fishing • henry hagg lake oregon fishing • columbia river smallmouth bass fishing • favorite smallmouth bass lures
Elk Rock, Gem of a Portland Garden Color blooms every season in this private garden in southwest Portland. Open to the public throughout the year, it's a showplace for contemplation and river views. portland gardens • elk rock garden of the bishop's close • magnolia trees • northwest gardens • willamette river scenic views
Eugene Oregon All Purpose Hiking Trails Eugene, Oregon is called Track Town. Famous as a home for serious athletes, Eugene has many areas for race training and fun for weekend joggers and bikers. eugene hiking • bike trails in oregon • steve prefontaine • riverfront trails • willamette river
Dog Parks in Corvallis, Oregon Enjoy the off leash option of two Corvallis city parks where dogs and dog owners enjoy freedom to roam in grassy meadows or along the Willamette River watching the birds. dog parks oregon • willamette river parks • wildlife watching oregon • off leash areas corvallis • corvallis city parks
Best Christmas Ships Parade in Oregon Santas, snowmen and huge trees, all in colored lights, sail the Columbia and Willamette rivers every December, delighting all ages christmas ships parade • holiday lights • portland holiday festivities • boating on the willamette river • boating on the columbia river
Explore Corvallis Oregon Landmarks Corvallis Oregon, home of the Oregon State University Beavers, is located in the Willamette Valley, characterized by amazing sites, sounds and unique beauty. corvallis oregon • oregon state university • willamette river • siuslaw national forest • davinci days
Oregon's Tom McCall, Enviromentalist Governor Tom McCall of Oregon was ahead of his times when it came to the environment. He proposed innovative regulations to safeguard the environment. governor tom mccall environmentalist • congressman samuel mccall tom mccall • governor samuel mccall tom mccall • father son governors • oregon tom mccall environment
Portland's Premier Hotel Bars Have a drink at a hip hotel bar in downtown Portland, Northwest United States. Read about these hotel bars: Bo Restobar, Doug Fir, the Driftwood Room and Three Degrees. portland • oregon • hotel bars • cocktails • live music
The True End of the Oregon Trail Rich in pioneer history, Oregon City was the first incorporated city west of the Mississippi, became capital of the Oregon Territory, and offers many unique attractions. oregon city • oregon trail • oregon travel • john mcloughlin • independence
Running North of the University of Oregon This article will deal with running around the University of Oregon and running around North Eugene & the Springfield Area. There is superb running in Track Town, USA. great places to run in eugene • places to run in eugene • length of pre's trail • great running routes in eugene • running around the university of oregon
Portland Summer Festivals During the summer months Portland hosts a line-up of outdoor events from the Grand Floral Parade to the Oregon Brewers Festival, music and food and wine celebrations. portland rose festival • grand floral parade • waterfront blues festival • bite of oregon • oregon brewers festival
Rainy Day Fun for Kids in Portland Skate at Oaks Park or Lloyd Center Ice Rink, get creative at the Portland Children's Museum or see how water spouts work at OMSI for rainy day fun in Portland, Oregon. portland or children’s activities • portland children’s museum • ice skating • roller skating • oaks park
Cinco de Mayo Is Fiesta Time On May 5 many U.S. cities celebrate Cinco de Mayo with music, dancing and Mexican food. The day commemorates the 1862 victory of Mexico in a battle with the French. cinco de mayo • battle of puebla • may 5 • guadalajara • ballet folklorico mariachi
How To Enjoy a Rainy Winter Vacation in Oregon Whether under an umbrella in the Portland Japanese Garden or finding interesting indoor activities at OMSI, guests to this NW city enjoy winter vacation. portland oregon activities • rainy day activities oregon • visit portland • omsi exhibits • portland japanese garden
Benton County Oregon Summer Events and Festivals Benton County Oregon offers visitors a variety of summertime events in the Willamette Valley, such as the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo or the Corvallis Fall Festival. benton county fair • corvallis fall festival • philomath rodeo • oregon summertime events • benton county fairgrounds
Camassia Natural Area near Portland, Oregon This small natural area preserves rare Willamette Valley oak savanna and numerous wildflowers that thrive in the rocky, pool studded property. camassia natural area • camas lily • nature conservancy • oak-madrone savannah • madrone tree
Eugene Music Celebration Events Celebrate the life of Bach and his music at the Oregon Bach Festival in Eugene this summer. Visit the Cuthbert Amphitheatre during the Willamette Valley Folk Festival. oregon bach festival • classical music celebration • eugene music • hult center performing arts • willamette valley folk festival
Free Portland Christmas Activities Discover holiday fun in the Portland area with free seasonal events including tree lighting, light shows, and music concerts. christmas in portland • free christmas activities in portland • no cost christmas activities in portland • portland christmas lights • christmas ships
Oregon Governor Sylvester Pennoyer Oregon Governor Sylvester Pennoyer served two terms from 1886-1894. He was a champion of the working man. His outrageous quips frequently appeared in national papers. oregon politicians • governors • sylvester pennoyer • portland • the oregonian
Seeking Out Oregon's Picturesque Covered Bridges Covered bridges, usually associated with the eastern United States, were also built by the hundreds in early-day Oregon. Those that remain are photographers' delights. goodpasture bridge • gilkey bridge • thomas creek • gallon house bridge • bear creek bridge
Top Four Fall Marathons Fall is possibly the best time to run a marathon. The air is crisp; the weather is cool, and the races abundant. Read below about the best marathons in the West. best marathons in the fall • marathons in colorado • marathons in minnesota • marathons in oregon • marathons in california
Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuges The refuges of the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex protect wetland habitat and provide opportunities for wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation. willamette valley refuges • winter geese habitat • hiking willamette valley • birdwatching refuge • national wildlife refuges oregon
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir The Valley is home to over 200 wineries that specialize in making delicious wines from that famous grape of Burgundy. willamette valley • oregon wine • pinot noir • lawton winery • cascade mountains
Best Portland Places to Take Kids Portland, Oregon is fun for all ages and a great family vacation destination. Following are some good places to go that adults and kids will enjoy together as a group. best portland places to take kids • portland fun things to do • children activities in oregon • great family vacation portland oregon • places to go with children
Best Winter Steelhead Fishing Near Portland The Sandy and Clackamas rivers, along with Eagle Creek, have strong runs of winter steelhead despite being so close to an urban area. clackamas river steelhead fishing • eagle creek oregon winter steelhead • sandy river steelhead angling • dabney oxbow dodge park • river mill dam clackamas fishing
Elijah Elliot's Lost Wagon Train Elijah Elliot promised a wagon train of 1,000 men and women that his route to Oregon would save them time and energy. He actually had never seen the route. oregon trail • lost wagon train • elijah elliot • 1000 pioneers • willamette valley
Oregon's Halloween Haunts Halloween isn't as simple as it once was. Here are some safe, fun alternatives to Trick-or-Treating. oregon • suite101.com • sue barton • halloween • trick-or-treat
Ring Around the Rosey - 10 Must See Rose Gardens in Oregon Although Portland is known as the Rose City having an annual Rose Festival, parade, and other activities all across town, they don't have a lock on these American Beauties. Here's a quick tour of ten great rose gardens in Oregon. oregon • suite101 • sue barton • roses • portland
Spa Getaways in the U.S. Northwest A spa getaway is a great way to relax, forget about the daily grind and enjoy being pampered. These four destination spas in the Pacific Northwest offer just that. relaxation • destination spas • spas pacific northwest • snoqualmie falls • salish lodge and spa
The Colors of Home - Part 2 The second half of an essay about the essence of the Pacific Northwest. pacific northwest • oregon • nature writing • birdwatching
Wine Touring in Northwest Oregon, Northwest USA Family-operated wineries near Newberg, Oregon, feature world-class, handcrafted wine. Stay in area hotels or B&Bs, dine out and travel by car to the wineries year-round. wine country tours • best wineries willamette valley northwest oregon u • wine touring northwest oregon usa • boutique small wineries willamette valley oregon n • day trips from portland oregon
Donna Satterlee - Interview With an Oregon Editor Seventh in a series of interviews with Contributing Editors from Oregon. Highlighted is Emergency Preparedness editor, Donna Satterlee. oregon • suite101.com • sue barton • donna satterlee • emergency preparedness
Fur Trapping/Trading - Historically and Today Fur trapping and trading played a big part in Washington State history. fur trading • wa • wa state • washington • history
Hank Vaughan, Oregon Rustler Hank Vaughan got into trouble with the law at an early age. Ever since he had his share of gunfights, some of them ending in death. His main of line of business, though, was rustling cattle and horses. He made a good living at while keeping up the front of a legitimate businessman. hank vaughan • the dalles • oregon • blue mountains • umatilla county
Interview with mystery author Carola Dunn Interview with historical mystery author Carola Dunn interview • mystery
Kokanee Lakes and Reservoirs in Oregon The kokanee is a sockeye salmon that spends it entire life cycle in fresh water. They are good fighters, great eating and, in these top waters, incredibly plentiful. kokanee fishing in oregon • landlocked sockeye salmon angling • catch wallowa lake oregon kokes • green peter reservoir kokanee • macks wedding ring wordens spin-n-glo cripplure hu
Museums in Portland, Oregon From the Portland Art Museum to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Forestry Center, Museum of Contemporary Craft and Oregon Historical Society discovery awaits. portland art museum • museum of contemporary crafts • oregon historical society • oregon museum of science and industry • omsi
The Rogue River Indian War (Part 2) The Rogue River War took place in Southern Oregon. Relations between white men and these tribes was peaceful at first, but when miners and settlers came in large numbers, difficulties arose. Soon full scale work broke out, resulting in many deaths on both sides. A treaty could not be reached and the Indians were forced to move to reservations. rogue river • oregon • california volunteers • miners • jacksonville
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