2007-08-16 16:21:31 · 6 answers · asked by nicolehaleyshane 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Portland
Oregon is a state that has something for everyone!
Portland is a liberal-minded, friendly city with great restaurants, shopping, cafe's and a mixture of some real interesting people. In the summer the city really comes alive with outdoor concerts on the waterfront, the Blues festival is a favorite of mine. The Beavers playing at PGE Park are fun and affordable family entertainment, and when the Rose Fesitval starts its great watching the fleet sail in, the airshow in August and the parade.
Oregon is a wonderful outdoors state, so people are active and why not. Mt. Hood and Mt. Bachelor are great places to go skiing, and so many rivers and tributaries lend themselves to wonderful kayaking. Fishing and hunting are here, as well as just simply hiking the Columbia River Gorge, or driving the 101 from Astoria through Seaside, Cannon Beach, down to Tillamook, Newport and Coos Bay.
Within Portland again are some of the world's best microbrews, including Widmer. Made even better by some great bars that are truly unique like the McMenamin's places; Edgefield, Mission, Kennedy, and Baghdad Theater. Their is something for everyone here.
In winter, the rain, the high gray skies can get to a lot of people but it really makes the city charming and a bit romantic. It doesn't get that cold, so their isn't the problem of commuting to work through a snowstorm and it makes a good place to live if you enjoy just curling up by a fire, relaxing in a hot tub, or sitting in a coffeeshop.
The rest of the state is just amazing. Oregon is actually home to some of the most impressive bridges and lighthouses in the country! It's mountain ranges, and desert landscapes make it a tremendous place to take some photos.
The only negative to Oregon is the tax structure and political climate with Portland being so liberal and the rest of the state for the most part leaning very conservative. But the people are so friendly and polite you wouldn't know unless you asked. It would be better though if the state would invest more in its schools, and having more strip clubs per capita than Las Vegas isn't a big selling point, nor is the job market particularly strong. The housing market is continuing to soar in Portland despite the bust in other areas and real earnings is lagging behind. If you are considering a move that needs to be accounted for.
All and all, Portland is a wonderful city, and great for families. The state has amazing natural beauty, friendly people and historic landmarks like the Lewis and Clark trail, and Crater Lake. Bend, Oregon is a magnificent vacation destination and it is a great great place.
Cheers,
2007-08-17 14:53:29 · answer #1 · answered by greagoirww 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lol
Oregon brings back memories for me..
My best friend is dating something from there
Oregon people are awesome and they are definitely interesting.
The weather is beautiful in the summer (and it does rain, which is wonderful in my opinion)!!!
2007-08-16 23:37:10 · answer #2 · answered by st.princess 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thinking of moving back to it. California is too hot for me.
2007-08-16 23:29:44 · answer #3 · answered by Gadzooka 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would love to live there.
2007-08-17 02:39:16 · answer #4 · answered by saraimay75 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think its very country. not to hot not to cold. it seems perfect!
2007-08-16 23:29:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I live here so it's got to be great! ;)
2007-08-17 15:05:54 · answer #6 · answered by Ink Corporate 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋