A Little about Portland, Oregon

Also known as the City of Roses, Portland is populated by friendly people and surrounded by the beauty of tall trees, snow-capped mountains, and numerous rivers. Portland is a city that takes pride in its many green spaces, parks, and bountiful flower gardens. The climate is temperate, though rainy in the winter.

In the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Portland is nestled between the Cascade Mountains to the east and the Coast Range to the west, at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. The metropolitan area has a population of approximately 1.5 million.

Less than 80 miles west of Portland is the Pacific Ocean. With 326 miles of public ocean beaches, the Oregon coast is a major year-round destination with attractions such as kite festivals and sand castle building contests, unique shops, migrating whales, and abundant shorebirds and sea birds.

A half an hour east of Portland is the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area with access to river beaches, waterfalls, extensive hiking trails, and stunning viewpoints. The Gorge is also a world-renowned windsurfing area. Mt. Hood offers year-round skiing, hiking, camping, and fishing within an hour drive of Portland. The diversity of habitats on both sides of the Cascade range makes for a wealth of birding and other wildlife viewing opportunities.

You can find information on housing, neighborhoods, public transportation, culture, recreation, and more at the Portland Chamber of Commerce.