About Portland

To this day, Portland tends to be mistakenly thought of as the state capital because of its size, population, commerce and job opportunities. In the early days, however, it was inhabited by gruff and rough-around-the-edges characters who had come in search of beaver pelts. These trappers nearly hunted the beaver species to extinction. Then, with the establishment of the seaport, the atmosphere transformed. Portland was in the running to be named as Oregon's capital, but the city was eventually rejected because it was a primary site of commerce. The founders believed that combining economics and politics would not be a wise decision, and, therefore, Salem was designated as the state capital, instead. Portland continues to attract individuals interested in life near the ocean, and although it is not the capital city, it has other lures.

Portland contains the state's primary airport. By car, Portland is a mere 1.5 hour drive from the Oregon Coast and only an hour from the capital city, Salem. The roads within the city of Portland are largely comprised of one-way streets, and even within the city limits, many of these are overhung by old oak trees and evergreen boughs. As the Portland, Oregon yellow pages indicates, Portland is a picturesque city. For further information about goods and services in Portland, conduct a search using the Portland, Oregon business directory. The area is know for its earthy-arts culture and for its state parks. Local restaurants have the opportunity to serve local cuisine at bargain prices. Ocean fish and local wines are fresh, refreshing, and economically priced.

Whether it is summer, winter, autumn or spring, expect rain. Oregonians tend to prefer sweatshirts over umbrellas, but business professionals might be wise to carry umbrellas. The rain can begin with only a moment's notice, which makes it essential to have an umbrella or sweatshirt on hand at all times. In comparison to states situated in the Midwest of the United States of America, the humidity in Portland, Oregon is low, especially during the summer; however, 100% humidity, which translates into either a drizzle or a downpour often arrives unexpectedly.

Written by Lyndsey Morgan