About Portland
For those of you from the area, you know how amazing Portland can be. Most of you, however, will be moving to Rip City, Stumptown, Bridge City, the City of Roses, and PDX (a few of Portland’s affectionate nicknames). Here, you will find links to activities and information that we hope are helpful to you as you explore and adjust to our fine city and the beautiful regions of Oregon!
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Looking east from the Frank Manor House is a spectacular view of Mt. Hood. E 47 miles -
The scenic Oregon coastline stretches 326 miles from Washington to California. W 62 Miles -
Many of Oregon’s 300 wineries lie a few miles from the law school in the scenic Willamette Valley. SW 36 miles -
The Western Swordfern is common to the 645-acre Tryon Creek State Park adjoining the law school campus. 0 miles -
Steady winds in the Columbia River Gorge are ideal for windsurfing and kiteboarding. E 58 miles -
This dynamic public space in the heart of downtown Portland is affectionately known as the city’s “living room.” N 5 miles -
At 289 feet high, this is one of the tallest waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge. E 35 miles -
Multnomah Falls is the second tallest year-round waterfall in the United States. E 31 miles -
Covering more than 5,100 acres, Forest Park is the largest urban forest reserve in the United States. N 7 miles -
In late summer and early fall, glacial outflow from Mount Hood turns the river milky white with sediments. SE 50 miles
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