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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  • At 289 feet high, this is one of the tallest waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge. E 35 miles
    At 289 feet high, this is one of the tallest waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge. E 35 miles
  • Steady winds in the Columbia River Gorge are ideal for windsurfing and kiteboarding. E 58 miles
    Steady winds in the Columbia River Gorge are ideal for windsurfing and kiteboarding. E 58 miles
  • The Western Swordfern is common to the 645-acre Tryon Creek State Park adjoining the law school campus. 0 miles
    The Western Swordfern is common to the 645-acre Tryon Creek State Park adjoining the law school campus. 0 miles
  • In late summer and early fall, glacial outflow from Mount Hood turns the river milky white with sediments. SE 50 miles
    In late summer and early fall, glacial outflow from Mount Hood turns the river milky white with sediments. SE 50 miles
  • This dynamic public space in the heart of downtown Portland is affectionately known as the city's living room. N 5 miles
    This dynamic public space in the heart of downtown Portland is affectionately known as the city’s “living room.” N 5 miles
  • Looking east from the Frank Manor House is a spectacular view of Mt. Hood. E 47 miles
    Looking east from the Frank Manor House is a spectacular view of Mt. Hood. E 47 miles
  • Covering more than 5,100 acres, Forest Park is the largest urban forest reserve in the United States. N 7 miles
    Covering more than 5,100 acres, Forest Park is the largest urban forest reserve in the United States. N 7 miles
  • Multnomah Falls is the second tallest year-round waterfall in the United States. E 31 miles
    Multnomah Falls is the second tallest year-round waterfall in the United States. E 31 miles
  • Many of Oregon's 300 wineries lie a few miles from the law school in the scenic Willamette Valley. SW 36 miles
    Many of Oregon’s 300 wineries lie a few miles from the law school in the scenic Willamette Valley. SW 36 miles
  • The scenic Oregon coastline stretches 326 miles from Washington to California. W 62 Miles
    The scenic Oregon coastline stretches 326 miles from Washington to California. W 62 Miles

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