Road Trip – Pacific City

One of the most beautiful cities on the Oregon Coast, Pacific City is still unknown to many Portland residents. From fishing to whale watching to art galleries to beach combing there are numerous ways to stay busy year round. Check out the official Pacific City website for more information.

Directions: Take 26W to Highway 6 outside of Hillsboro. Follow Highway 6 to Tillamook, then turn south and follow 101 for about 22 miles until you see the Pacific City turnoff. (About 2 hours total.) Click here for a map.

Road Trip – Angels Rest

I’ve had many requests from new Portland residents for recommendations on day trips around the Portland area. Every month I’ll send you information on one of my favorite destinations. Please e-mail me with any questions or suggestions…

Angels Rest

One of the most beautiful hikes in the western Gorge is Angels Rest. With a distance of 4.4 miles roundrip and 1500 feet in elevation gain, this trail is classified as moderate difficulty and took us about 3 hours, with a break for lunch on top. During the lower half you will climb through forests along a creek before opening up to a breathtaking 270 degree view of the Columbia Gorge.
To reach the trailhead head Eastbound on I-84 Take Bridal veil exit # 28. The trailhead is south of the Historic Columbia River Highway, opposite the junction with the interstate access road in Bridal veil.

Portland Holiday Guide

Christmas Ship Parade
A Portland tradition for over 50 years, the Christmas Ship Parade will again be sailing down the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. For schedules click on the links.
The Christmas Ship Fleet averages about 55 to 60 boats. Both fleets will be out every night for two weeks beginning December 7, 2007 and running through December 20, 2007. Grab a gingerbread latte and a loved one and have a cozy date night!

Christmas Tree Guide
Did you know that last year 29 million American households bought a Christmas tree and that Oregon grows more tress than any other state? This year look for trees tagged by the Coalition of Environmentally Conscious Growers. They are launching a new program this year that will identify 200,000 Christmas trees that meet the organization’s standards for environmental conservation, biodiversity and worker safety.

The Original Living
Christmas Tree Company
Ready to make the switch to a living Christmas tree this year? This company has been in business for 16 years and has helped plant over two thousand trees. The rental price is $75 for delivery and your tree will be delivered by Friday, December 14. Your tree then gets picked up and taken away to be planted on January 1 (The limited rental period gives the trees the best chance of survival after planting.)

What’s Hot in Portland

Google Street View
Check out this new tool that Google has on their website. For most of the Portland Area (and across the country), you can view an area at street-level. Go for a walk through your neighborhood or preview new listings without having to leave home!

Top 15 Google Street View Sightings

Doggie Portraits
No sitting fee to have your dog’s portrait taken, just call the shop to set up a time.
Saturday, November 10th at Healthy Pets
2224 NE Alberta Street, Portland (503) 249-6571

N Mississippi Avenue
Construction is underway on Mississippi Ave Lofts and Miss Delta has opened to rave reviews. For more information on what is happening in our neighborhood check out www.mississippiave.com!

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