Portland is a highly under-rated metropolitan city that balances the chance to be close to nature while enjoying the creature comforts! Located on the Columbia River, it is criss crossed with picturesque bridges and surrounded by breathtaking forests. Columbia Gorge, with famous (you've seen the photos) Multnomah Falls, offers spectacular scenery within minutes of the city limits. Mt. Hood, standing only an hour away, beckens skiers. Portland's zoo is world reknown. The Saturday Open Air Market blends arts and craft booths with a hippie culture flare. The light rail system whisks around town cleanly and with ease. Portland offers the best of both worlds! [edit text][editors]
