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GPS Coordinates: 44.5629509, -123.3537484
REGIONS > WESTERN OREGON > WILLAMETTE VALLEY​
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Portland is the largest city in the state of Oregon with a population of approximately 2.3 million residing in the city limits and surrounding metropolitan area. The city is located at the north end of the Willamette Valley at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.

The area was originally settled in the 1830s by Euro-American pioneers following the Oregon Trail. Due to the proximity of the rivers and moderate climate, the area was ideal for agriculture and the surrounding forest and woodlands provided plenty of lumber for new building projects. The city became renowned for its cultivation of roses and is often referred to as “The City of Roses.” The two adjacent rivers offered an efficient transportation route for raw materials and people and in its early days Portland became known as a rough, frontier port town.

During the mid-twentieth century, the city’s reputation softened as it became a leader in both environmental and social activism. Today, Portland is regularly voted one of the most popular and livable cities in the United States.

Exploring the Portland Area:

Columbia River
Willamette Valley
Interstate 5
Lewis and Clark State Recreational Site
Portland Japanese Garden

Representative Species of the Portland Area:

American Beaver
Mallard
Pacific tree frog
American robin
Oregon ash
Red alder
Bigleaf maple
Oregon grape
Salmonberry
Douglas's squirrel
Oregon white oak
Wood duck

Suggested Activities for the Portland Area:

Art
Cycling
Hiking
Picnicking
Urban Exploration
Citizen Science
Fishing
Kayaking
Reading and Writing
Wildlife Spotting
Climate Change Action
Flying Drones
Music and Dance
Skateboarding
Conservation Projects
Geocaching
Photography and Video
Treasure Hunting
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