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Oregon. Includes all country wide and regional public holidays of 2020 in Oregon.
Portland, Oregon
Portland lies at the confluence of the
mighty Columbia River and the Willamette
River and is also fondly called the "City of
Roses" due to the oldest rose garden in
North America. Portland is a wonderful base
for touring Oregon. The hip metropolis and
largest city in Oregon is an insider tip for
gourmets and a trendsetter among American
cities. Thanks to good public transport, you
can also explore Portland comfortably
without a car or simply on foot.
The greenery in the city, the colorful
mixture of hip flair, an urban quality of
life and the proximity to nature, the
mountains, the rivers and the sea make
Portland so special. Trendy restaurants in
old factory buildings, cool shops in
Victorian townhouses, indie music and the
special art scene give Portland a unique
nonchalance. Excellent wine bars tempt with
delicious Pinot Noir from the Oregon wine
region, some bakeries create perhaps the
most unusual donuts in the world every day -
and numerous small breweries inspire with
their own beer creations. It is not for
nothing that "Portlanders" like to call
their city "Microbrew Capital of the World":
with almost 100 small breweries, there is
the highest number of breweries in a city
all over the world.
Another highlight in Portland is a visit
to the Portland Saturday Market. This takes
place on Saturdays and Sundays from March to
Christmas and is one of the largest outdoor
markets in the United States with over 300
retailers and a concert stage. You can learn
about the history of Oregon at the Oregon
History Center. Also worth seeing are the
USS Blueback, a submarine from 1959, and the
laser and astronomy shows at the Oregon
Museum of Science & Industry.
Portland Highlights
- Portland
Portland, "The City of Roses", has many
experiences in store for you. To get a
first impression of the diversity, you
should visit the city's tourism website.
- Rose Test Garden
The International Rose Test Garden was
originally set up to breed new types of
roses. Thousands of roses of different
varieties bloom here and make the garden
a must visit in Portland.
- Breweries
There are almost 100 small and large
breweries in Portland. On a tour of the
beer town you will get to know several
breweries and you can also try a sip or
two.
- Portland Saturday Market
Regional handicrafts at over 250 stalls
await you in the open air market. Every
Saturday and Sunday from March to
Christmas, the old town and Chinatown
are transformed into a unique market
street with a wide range of offers.
- Oregon Museum of Science &
Industry
The Oregon Museum of Science & Industry
is one of the largest science museums in
the United States. With many hands-on
exhibitions, great events, its own
theater and much more, this museum is
suitable for young and old.
- Oregon Historical Society
The Oregon Historical Society is
dedicated to the rich and exciting
history of the state of Oregon and
delights its visitors with exhibitions,
works of art and numerous artefacts from
the life of the indigenous people to the
development of the comic industry.
- Oregon Zoo
Be sure to schedule a visit to one of
the most advanced zoos in the
world. Portland's wildest place is home
to 232 species and over 1,800
animals. In this zoo it is very
important that the animals can live as
naturally as possible.
About Portland
Foundation: 1851
Population: approx.
585,000
Area: 377 kmē
Height: 15 m
Tallest building: 166 m
(Well Fargo Center)
Time zone: Pacific
Standard Time (CET -8 hours)
Boarding school Airport:
Portland International Airport
Eastern Oregon, Oregon
When you think of Oregon, one area is
often given little attention: Eastern
Oregon. Not enough - because in this diverse
part of the state, the focus is not on wine
or the sea: Alpine mountain landscapes,
winding rivers, endless deserts, vast
prairies, impressive scenic byways, lonely
ghost towns and a rich history give Eastern
Oregon its special charm.
There is, for example, the Alvord Desert
in southeastern Oregon: In the shadow of the
impressive Steens Mountain, the Cascade
Range and the Oregon Coast Range, the
cracked floor of the salt desert extends
over an area of 218 kmē. With an average
rainfall of just 180 mm per year, survival
for plants and animals is practically
impossible. In this unique and surreal
region you will almost feel like you are on
another planet. The same feeling could
happen to you in the Painted Hills of the
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. The
colorful stone layers of the gentle hills
glow red, yellow, gold or black - a unique
sight.
Hells Canyon, the deepest gorge in North
America, in northeastern Oregon borders
directly on Idaho. The Snake River has
carved deep grooves in the Walowa Mountains
for millions of years, creating a
breathtaking landscape. Discover the canyon
on a guided boat tour on the river - or set
off on your own adventure. Are you looking
for rest and relaxation? Then sail your
canoe on the peaceful waters of the Anthony
Lakes. Take a deep breath, enjoy the
incredible panorama of the surrounding
Elkhorn Range and the Gunsight Peak - and
forget the worries of everyday life for a
moment.
Once you have had enough of the wide
state, tranquil cities like Joseph or
Enterprise are just the right place to
go. Visit art galleries, shop in small
boutiques and enjoy the excellent local
cuisine, where the ingredients usually come
straight from the farm to your plate.
Highlights in Eastern Oregon
- Eastern Oregon
The area of Eastern Oregon is so vast
that you should definitely visit the
official tourism site to plan your
vacation. Here you will find a lot of
information and interesting places that
you should consider.
- Painted Hills
When you reach the Painted Hills you can
see millions of years of Earth's
history. Each color of the colorful
hilly landscape represents a different
era. The Painted Hills are part of the
John Day Fossil Beds, which have a large
collection of fossil finds. Here you can
also dig for a fossil souvenir yourself.
- Hells Canyon
Hells Canyon is the deepest canyon in
North America where a river runs. You
can go to various viewpoints on the
Scenic Byway or take a rafting tour in
the depths of the canyon.
- Joseph
Joseph is a very idyllic town in the
middle of a valley on Wallowa Lake and
at the foot of towering
mountains. Discover the diverse
sculptures on the Art Walk, take a boat
trip on Wallowa Lake and stroll on Main
Street one of the "10 Most Beautiful
Cities in Oregon".
- Oregon Trail Interpretive
Center
History buffs will especially get their
money's worth at the Oregon Trail
Interpretive Center. Discover the
gripping stories that were written on
the Oregon Trail during the arduous
journey of the settlers at the time.
Information about the east of
Oregon
Depth of Hell
Canyon:
2,438 m
Visitors to the Painted Hills:
approx. 125,000
Largest city: Pendleton
(approx.17,000) |
Art Institute of Portland, The |
Offers courses in visual arts, including graphic design,
computer animation, as well as interior and fashion
design. Apply online. |
http://www.aipd.aii.edu/ |
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Columbia Education Center |
Oregon-based organization offers lesson plans for key
K-12 subjects, along with advice for teachers and
administrators. |
http://www.col-ed.org/ |
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Concordia University, Portland |
Oregon branch of the national Concordia University
System provides information on its courses, its athletic
programs and its student life. |
http://www.cu-portland.edu/ |
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Daily Barometer, The - Oregon State University |
Gather facts about the happenings of this University or
search their news archive. Includes weather details and
events calendar. |
http://www.orst.edu/Dept/Barometer/ |
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Eugene Bible College |
Find bachelor's degree programs of study, the chapel
schedule, and financial-aid information. Take a campus
tour. |
http://www.ebc.edu/ |
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George Fox University |
Newburg Christian college offers a guide to academics.
Link to admissions procedures. |
http://www.georgefox.edu/ |
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George Fox University - Alumni and Friends |
Includes contact details, board members, the
association's constitution, meeting minutes and a FAQ. |
http://www.georgefox.edu/alumni/ |
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Gutenberg College - Christian Great Books College |
Christian college offers academic information, a school
catalog and an events calendar. Posts educational
resources. |
http://www.mckenziestudycenter.org/guten/ |
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OGI - Samuel L. Diack Library |
Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology's
library offers thesis-copyright information and a list
of journal issues recently received. |
http://www.ogi.edu/library/ |
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Oregon Graduate Institute - Computer Science |
Provides details about degree programs available through
OGI's Department of Computer Science and Engineering. |
http://www.cse.ogi.edu/ |
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Oregon Graduate Institute - Dept. of Environmental Sci. |
Portland-based institution provides a detailed look at
the environmental sciences program, with links to course
overviews and research projects. |
http://www.ese.ogi.edu/ |
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Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and Technology |
View the master's and PhD programs in engineering,
science and management at this Beaverton school. |
http://www.ogi.edu/welcome.html |
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Pacific Index Online - Pacific University |
University offers access to archived articles from their
newspaper. Requires PDF plug-in or Adobe Acrobat. |
http://grover.pacificu.edu/theindex/current/ |
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PCC Learning Resource Centers |
Portland Community College details its library services,
including the use of computers and audiovisual
equipment. |
http://www.pcc.edu/lrc/ |
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Pioneer Pacific College |
Take a class in business, computers, legal training, or
health care. PPC offers career training in Wilsonville,
Oregon, with day, evening, and weekend classes
available. |
http://www.pioneerpacificcollege.com/ |
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Tokyo International University of America & Willamette
University |
U.S. branch of this Japanese college shares a
sister-university relationship with Willamette. Japanese
text-display-support download available. |
http://www.tiua.edu |
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Voice Online, The - Multnomah Bible College |
Discover current events involving this bible college or
browse the newspaper's archived articles. Includes
photos. |
http://www.multnomah.edu/voice |
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Warner Pacific College |
Eye the history and mission of this Christian
liberal-arts college in southeast Portland. Fill out the
provided form to request information. |
http://www.warnerpacific.edu/ |
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Western Baptist College |
Christian liberal-arts college in Salem stresses the
Bible as its foundation of student life and academics. |
http://www.wbc.edu/ |
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Western Baptist College - Alumni |
Get the most recent alumni news, check with the Alumni
Office and use the alumni directory to stay in touch. |
http://www.wbc.edu/alumni.html |
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