Dave Knows: Portland

I was 8 years old. The West Hills blocked our view of Mt. Saint Helens, even standing on the berm in our backyard. On that day, however, we could see the massive plume of ash rising 12 miles (19 km) above what was left of the mountain.
That was 28 years ago today.
Later that summer [...]

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For the second edition of the Rosebuds* I present to you an eclectic mix of Rose City related items.

Join the Plaid and Proud Jax Saturday night at the Rose Garden
Tribune says Timbers are hungrier in 08
Timbers Keeper Josh Wicks presents his favorite 07 highlights
BikePortland.org runs down the Year in Bikes, 2007 edition
Non-Vegan item: The 2008 [...]

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The DenverInfill blogger spent some time in Portland recently taking photos and observing the city through his urban planning-colored glasses.
In Downtown Portland Perspectives, Part 1 he comments on Portland’s “manageable, intimate pedestrian environment” and credits part of that to our narrow streets, in comparison to other Western U.S. cities. I noticed this on recent [...]

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