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Monthly Archives: July 2011
Day Tripping: Latourell and Upper Latourell Falls
Most guidebooks designed for visitors to Portlandia, in an effort to cram in all the area has to offer in a few days, will list the Columbia River Gorge as a “must-see” day trip. It most definitely is. The problem … Continue reading
Posted in Day Trips, Landmarks, Photo Galleries
Tagged Columbia Gorge, Columbia River Historic Highway, hiking, Latourell Falls, waterfalls
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Portlandia in Pictures: Sellwood Bridge and Mela Building
During the 1920s, Portlandia was in the middle of a bridge-building boom. Several of Portland’s iconic bridges were built in this period, including the Sellwood Bridge. Since it was several miles south of downtown, the bridge was built with only … Continue reading
Posted in Landmarks, Photo Galleries
Tagged bridges, historic buildings, Sellwood Bridge
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Portlandia Park Tour: Sellwood Riverfront Park
This post is the first in a new series, where we endeavor to visit every park in Portlandia. A tall order, to be sure, but what better way to spend your time? Parks are a crucial link to nature for … Continue reading