Northwest (Nob Hill) Portland

Max: We met acquaintances of Kathy's for lunch on arrival at Port Angeles back in Washington State, went to a mountain lookout called Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park (magnificent views of a majestic, snowy mountain range), had more rain, ...

... I enjoyed a day on Albert Street looking at art galleries, niche-market stores and interesting murals. As for accommodation, the HI Hostel Portland Northwest was the strictest of all the hostels I've stayed in thus far. You don't stay in hostels for the ...

Gray skies, low clouds Mist and fog all around Northwest woods Walls of green in many shades and hues Great giants Spruce and fir Vertical black green columns  Branches reaching across the road Lower trees Leaves with mixed design Sprouting green ...

Flew out to Portland to get customer reactions to some of our equipment.  Thought I'd pay a visit to my buddy Chuck while I was out there so I stayed for a few extra days... Read ...

... the waterfalls is the Multnomah Falls, which are the highest in Oregon and second highest waterfall in the United States. Oregon was truly a pleasantly surprising and fabulous destination; we hope to return some day and stay even longer next ...

... every minute. The trip offered mountains, rivers/streams, lakes, snow caps, pine forests, sawmills, and much more. The Northwest Hostel (currently resting at) is located to virtually everything. Tonight will be my second and final night in the hostel. ...

... of the trip and also the first place I had not previously visited. I had heard good things about crime levels and general northwest pacific coastal banter and thought I´d give couchsurfing a try. I have had an account since Croatia last year but never ...

... Europe (50,000), so I reserved my free ticket a few months ago.  When I arrived here at the airport today, United was running behind (not entirely unexpected), so they booked me on the Lufthansa flight instead.  So instead of flying to Chicago ...

... 'rzig das Bier mit einem sehr eigenen Geschmack. Aber gut gerade nach dem amerikanischen nach nichts schmeckendem Einheitsbrei. In Portland ist sowieso vieles anders, während sonst in Amerika vorwiegend große Ketten dominieren sind es hier viele kleine ...

... Ruah's son Rich who works at Reed College in Portland. Wednesday we had the pleasure of meeting with staff of the Northwest Earth Institute (NWEI). We regularly promote using their discussion guides as a way to work together for change and were excited ...