Portland was once know as, America's best kept secret, has grown inot the one of the country's hottest travel destinations. There are unique and thriving festivals, outdoors and dining scenes keep it consistently among the travel hotspots. Portland has the personality of a small community and the activities and vitality of a large city. With moderate temperatures and varied and beautiful terrain, Portland is the quintessential outdoor city. The snow cover peak of Mt. Hood offers a great  more...