Portland, Oregon Holidays
Portland is one the most under-rated cities in America, possibly because travellers rarely make it this far northwest. The many city parks and gardens make it a delightfully green city with a pleasant, almost northern-European climate, something that has contributed to its reputation as the “Rose Capital of America”.
Portland has a growing reputation as a culinary centre, and combined with having played a proud role in America’s micro-brewery revolution, it is a great place for a few nights on the town. The many diverse museums plus the city’s proximity to the wonderful open spaces and natural attractions of the Pacific Northwest region make it the perfect base from which to explore.
Things to see and do
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Crater Lake National Park
Crater Lake is located in Southern Oregon in the Cascade Mountain range. It lies inside a caldera, or volcanic basin, created when Mount Mazama
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Pacific Northwest Coastal Drive
One of the highlights of any visit to the Pacific Northwest is the drive north from California through Oregon to Seattle, Washington (or vice versa of course). The rugged winding coastline and lush forests
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Lassen Volcanic National Park
Only 45 miles east of Redding is intriguing Lassen Volcanic National Park
