Just returned from a trip to Portland. Took the time to see Seaside and Astoria, and return to Portland along the south bank of the Columbia. Cool logging and railroad action on that return route. While I didn't see all of the state, or even all of it's geographic regions (the eastern high plains were out of reach), what I did see was amazing. Can't give it a five due to the climate - too cold and wet for my tastes - but that climate is responsible for the splendid trees and spring foliage I saw.
I'd live near Portland given the opportunity. Very manageable small city. Great microbreweries - the microbrewery revolution of the 11980"s started in Portlandd I am told. Just gagged down another Shiner dreaming about the cask conditioned ales of Portland!
