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Portland City Guide

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Portland City Guide

I’m Caitlin, a Portland native and your guide to this beautiful city. I grew up playing in the streets of Northeast. As I’ve grown, the city has grown with me – from a bookish town to a youthful, artistic, active city. I’ll tell you the best local music venues, introduce you to the foodies that give Portland its local flavor, and tell you where to find the best of our chart-topping microbrews. Have a question about Portland? Contact me or visit our Portland forum.

Celebrity Spotlight:
Tim Windell

Tim Windell, Snowboarder and owner of Windell's Camp & Academy

Tim Windell is a founder and leader in the action sports community going back to 1986 when he began dominating the unexplored territory of snowboarding and opened Crested Butte to the sport.  Today, the world champion snowboarder holds the role of mentor, coach and visionary as owner of Windells Camp and Windells Academy.Click here to read about Tim's Perfect Day in Portland.

Featured Business:
Timberline Lodge & Ski Area

Timberline Lodge

Timberline lodge and Ski Area is a perfect place to spend a day on the slopes, get away for an overnight stay or to simply visit and experience the architectural beauty and impressive history.