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Portland, Oregon
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The City of Portland's nicknames include the "City of Roses"
(International Rose Test Gardens), "Bridgetown" (vast array of bridges), Rip
City (after the Portland Trail Blazers), Stumptown (many trees), "Beertown"
(self explanatory!), and many more. These are just small tidbits of information
in relation to what the city has to offer.
Anything you are looking for, Portland has it. Sun in the
Summer, a bit of snow in the Winter, and mild temperatures in the Fall and
Spring make the Portland Metropolitan area home to over one million people.
Only an hours drive from the ocean for surfing or the mountains for skiing
and snowboarding create the perfect atmosphere for anyone looking to get away
from the city for a days break.
Needless to say, there is much more to this city than just
a company that sells airless paint sprayers, air compressors, and pressure
washers. Take some time to explore this page to see what Portland, Oregon
has to offer. Also, learn more about the cities
that we service within Oregon and the Portland Metropolitan Area
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| Bikes, Trails, and Parks |
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Portland is consistently ranked as not
only one of the most environmentally friendly cities, but one of the most
livable. One of the reasons for these high marks is the numerous amounts of
bike paths, walking and running trails, and parks.
Biking is a primary mode of transportation
for many Portlanders. Bike trails and routes flow through the city, and anywhere
that is accessible by car is almost guaranteed to be available by bike as
well. Joggers also enjoy the trails as well, as there is much scenery located
throughout the Metro region.
Last but not least, Portlanders like to
have fun! Therefore, there is no shortage of parks in the area. Everything
from playgrounds and tennis courts to soccer fields and even Frisbee golf
are found everywhere in the city. No matter what your sport or activity is,
you are almost guaranteed to find it.
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| Sports and Athletics |
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city of Portland is fortunate enough to embrace a variety of sports and
teams throughout the City. Basketball, Soccer, Baseball and Hockey are the
most prominent, but less popular sports such as racing, roller derby, and
lacrosse also take place.
The
Portland Trail
Blazers have been around since 1970, and have had continued success
within the NBA. They won the NBA Championship in 1970, and have had two
additional finals appearances. During the 1980's, 1990's and into the early
21st century the had a run of 21 straight playoff appearances.
Another prominent sports team is the Portland Timbers soccer club. They
are part of the United Soccer League, but will be making the move to the
professional Major League Soccer in 2011. They have had continued
success in the minor leagues, and plan on continuing their tradition at
the next level.
Among vast array of minor league teams surrounding Portland,
the Portland Winterhawks (hockey) and Portland Beavers (baseball) have also
seen a great amount of success in their respective leagues as well. Both
of these teams draw a great deal of crowds to their home games, and fan
support is abundant.
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| Beer! |
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One thing that the City of Portland is
most famous for is the vast amount of microbrews that can be found within
the region. It is no coincidence that one of Portland's nicknames is the "Beer
Capital of the World", and "Portland: The Center of Beer Universe". Portland
is the home of many known breweries, including Henry Weinhards, Bridgeport
Brewing, Hopworks Urban Brewery, and among others, the Laurelwood Brewing Company.
Portland hosts a number of beer festivals
throughout the year. The largest is the Oregon Brewers Festival. It is Held
each summer during the last weekend of July. It is the largest outdoor craft
beer festival in North America with over 70,000 attendees. A few other major
festivals are the Spring Beer and Wine Festival in April, the North American
Organic Brewers Festival in June, the Portland International Beerfest in July,
and the Holiday Ale Festival in December.
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| Festivals and Events |
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Outside of the Beer Festivals described above, Portland
is the home to a vast array of other events and celebrations as well. The
largest of all the festivals is the Portland Rose Festival. Occurring annually
since 1907, it is approximately a two week event with a carnival on the waterfront,
three different parades, and the crowning of the "Rose Festival Princess",
a scholarship competition available to females who are seniors in Portland
area high schools. A fleet of Navy ships also accompanies the festival for
a period of time as well.
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The music scene in Portland is popular as well, and the
city hosts numerous concerts and festivals. The Portland Jazz festival is
an annual tradition, along with the Blues Festival. The Portland Waterfront
has proven to be a great venue, as it is a place for boaters to enjoy the
music, as well as walkers, bicyclists, and pedestrians who are just looking
to get some sun.
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The Portland Highland Games is a day of world-class pipe
bands, heavy athletics, Highland dancing and much more. This Scottish experience
is currently held at Mt. Hood Community College,
on the third Saturday of July. 2012 marks the 60th anniversary of the games.
Checkout the Portland Highland Games Association
website for more information.
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