multnomah county: Rooster Rock State Park - 09/12/08 08:30 AM
Rooster Rock State Park in Oregon is located just off I-84 a short drive from Troutdale and Corbett. This day use park has a beautiful beach along the Columbia River, two disc golf courses, room to run or jog, a windsurf launch area, group shelter, and picnic tables. You can enjoy the wonderful views of the gorge with the boats … (0 comments)
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multnomah county: Troutdale Bite & Bluegrass Festival - 06/30/08 11:18 PM
It's once again time for the 3rd Annual Bite & Bluegrass Festival in Troutdale. This event is hosted by the West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce.
When: Saturday July 12, 2008-all day
Where: Located on the main street of Historic downtown Troutdale
Cost: A suggested $5 entry donation will help support … (0 comments)
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multnomah county: Oregon's Energy Consumption Statistics - 05/28/08 12:51 PM
I was interested to learn that Oregon has a per capita Carbon Score of 45. Oregon has the 28th highest resident population. Each Oregon resident produces 12 Tons of Carbon Dioxide each year. The total Carbon Score of Oregon is #41. This means Oregon is the #41st highest Carbon Dioxide polluting state in … (0 comments)
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multnomah county: Multnomah Falls - 05/02/08 09:16 PM
Multnomah Falls is located right off I 84 about 20 miles east of Portland in Multnomah County. Multnomah Falls is the second highest year round waterfall in the United States at 620 feet. It is Oregon's number one public destination and has close to 2 million visitors each year. Multnomah Falls is fed by … (2 comments)
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multnomah county: BETTER LIVING SHOW - 12/30/07 04:36 PM
Mark your calendars now for Portland's largest Free sustainable lifestyle show. Coming March 28-30, 2008 at the Portland Expo Center. The Energy Trust Better Living Show features sustainable choices for your home, garden, and life. The event will feature companies and organizations with products and services in eight core areas: lifestyle … (3 comments)
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multnomah county: REJUVENATION - 12/28/07 09:25 PM
If you haven't visited Rejuvenation at 1100 SE Grand Ave. in Portland. OR. it's definately worth stopping by. The Portland retail store occupies 38,000 sq. feet on the 1st and 2nd floors of the historic Neustadter Building which was renovated in 1992. For many years the Neustadter Building served as a wholesale flower mart. … (1 comments)
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multnomah county: CLIMATES OF THE GORGE - 12/13/07 10:01 PM
The Columbia River Gorge has a wide range of micro climates along its approx 120 mile long corridor. On the western edge where the Gorge begins just past Troutdale the climate is much the same as Portland. Rainfall averages about 45" annually. Winters tend to be more severe than other parts of Portland however, … (0 comments)
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multnomah county: PORTLAND IS GREEN - 09/24/07 11:19 PM
Portland, Oregon was recently chosen as one of 10 greenest cities in the U.S. This is admirable for a city considering the continuous trash, traffic, and pollution that a city this size generates.
Straddling the banks of the Willamette River, Portland has long made sustainable living a priority. More than 30 years ago, when many cities … (9 comments)
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multnomah county: NW SOLAR EXPO Sept 14-16 - 09/15/07 11:00 AM
The NW Solar Expo, one of the nations largest and most comprehensive solar events is being held Friday -Sunday at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. Residents and business owners, along with solar consultants, designers and installers will have the opportunity to see the latest solar technologies and solutions for families … (4 comments)
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multnomah county: HOME AFFORDABILITY - 09/02/07 08:21 AM
A family in the Portland Oregon Metro area that makes the median income ($63,800 in 2007 according to HUD) cannot afford to purchase a median priced home in the area ($295,000 in June). According to a formula from the National Assn of Realtors, a median income family in the Portland Metro … (1 comments)
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multnomah county: Sustainable Building Advisor Program - 08/15/07 10:59 PM
For those who want to learn more about building "GREEN" this may be of interest.
Mt. Hood Community College is offering a nine-month (one weekend per month) specialized training program. This program is designed to enable graduates to advise employers or clients on strategies and tools for implementing sustainable building.
This program … (0 comments)
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multnomah county: Sandy River Delta - 08/05/07 10:42 PM
Sandy River DeltaConfluence of the Columbia and Sandy riversTroutdale, Oregon
Restoration efforts on this delta near the confluence of the Sandy and Columbia rivers in Troutdale, Oregon, are in progress through the U.S. Forest Service.
Bird Blind Artist Maya Lin plans to preserve the sites ecology and create an elliptical bird blind in a forest … (0 comments)
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multnomah county: IKEA PORTLAND - 07/26/07 08:12 AM
I for one am really happy IKEA is now in Portland! I love IKEA!! My husband is a licensed contractor. We have done 5 IKEA kitchens. They have many door styles to choose from, are reasonably priced and an easy system to install. For each kitchen we've done, it required a major all day … (1 comments)
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multnomah county: ROOSTER ROCK STATE PARK - 06/30/07 08:18 AM
Rooster Rock State Park is located just off I-84 a short drive from Troutdale and Corbett. This day use park has two disc golf courses, room to run or jog, a windsurf launch area, group shelter, and picnic tables. enjoy the gorgeous views of boats on the Columbia River. On July … (0 comments)
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multnomah county: VISTA HOUSE - 06/11/07 09:23 AM
Vista House is located at Crown Point. It was created in 1920 as a memorial to Oregon's pioneers and a resting place for travelers. The architectural style is German "Art Nouveau". It has been designated as a National Historic Landmark and is enjoyed by millions of visitors annually. Vista house was restored both … (1 comments)
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multnomah county: Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area - 06/07/07 10:29 AM
The Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area was created in 1986 by a "Scenic Act"that was signed by President Reagan. The purpose was to protect the scenic, cultural, recreational, and natural resources of the Gorge. Thirteen "Urban Areas" were created which include: Cascade Locks, Hood River, Mosier, and The Dalles in Oregon … (1 comments)
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