Green Portland
Portland is a beautiful city of hills and water and lots and lots of greenery. The natural beauty of the near by Mount Rainer the river and a short distance from the world famous Oregon cost green is all around! A short drive up the gorge and you will find spectacular water falls, in the winter these water falls can freeze are are an amazing sight to see. The best Portland hotels offer green in another way and so does much of the community in Portland and the state of Oregon. Conservation efforts, recycling and environmental awareness are of paramount importance in Oregon. And no wonder with all the natural beauty to be protected. The salmon rounds on the Columbia are a great event for the spring. The parade of lights on the river at Christmas is beautiful with all the boats large and small decorated in lights for the holidays. They parade down the river one evening near Christmas every year. The snow capped Mount Rainer is a shot drive away. Hiking, skiing, nature and spectacular views are all par for the course here. IN the other direction from the mountain you can find yourself at the rugged Oregon coast. This is where the Oregon pine forest meats the Pacific ocean. An often misty and mysterious place. Birds, sea mammals and many other creatures can be seen here. A favorite place for summer whale watching! The water is cool here even in the summer and rain is a daily occurrence all year around. There may be a lot of rain and cloudy days in Portland, but the beauty of the city doesn’t suffer. The water is essential to Oregon’s natural beauty. Portland is a great place to visit all year. Winters can be cold so be prepared but the winters are not usually very snowy like other parts of the country.
