http://www.examiner.com/portland?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:44:33 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-2310-Portland-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Go-wine-tasting-in-the-Willamette-Valley-this-Thanksgiving-weekend?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel Expecting a house full of relatives over Thanksgiving weekend? Need an activity to get them out of the house once all that warm fuzzy togetherness wears off? Head over to the Willamette Valley for wine tasting! Willamette Valley wine country... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:51:13 GMT Denise Seith - Portland Day Trips Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2310-Portland-Day-Trips-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Go-wine-tasting-in-the-Willamette-Valley-this-Thanksgiving-weekend?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel http://www.examiner.com/x-5136-Portland-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Christmas-Giving-for-Salvation-Army-is-made-easy-this-year?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel Many people want to give the gift of caring during the Christmas season.  This year in Portland giving is made easier by the Salvation Army.  Those volunteers that dress in their winter coats, caps and gloves and sit outside most shopping... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:39:11 GMT CJ Mathis - Portland Getaways Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5136-Portland-Getaways-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Christmas-Giving-for-Salvation-Army-is-made-easy-this-year?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel http://www.examiner.com/x-19146-Portland-Destinations-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Alaska-Air-begins-nonstop-flights-to-Chicago-offers-double-miles?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel Alaska Airlines now offers daily non-stop flight service from Portland to Chicago. Flights booked between now and January 31, 2010 earn you double miles on Alaska's frequent flyer program.  Not a mileage plan member?  If you... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:23:35 GMT Jennifer Ano - Portland Destinations Travel Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19146-Portland-Destinations-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Alaska-Air-begins-nonstop-flights-to-Chicago-offers-double-miles?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d21-10Ideas-when-visiting-a-hospital?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel Considerations for when you visit a friend in the hospital; stay healthy, avoid illness, follow rules: 1) Don't go; hospitals can be a place to pick up some nasty germs. 2) Avoid crowded elevators. Being confined with potentially unhealthy... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:49:12 GMT Chris Gniewosz - Portland Active Seniors Travel Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d21-10Ideas-when-visiting-a-hospital?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel http://www.examiner.com/x-13454-Portland-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Oregon-wineries-provide-tasty-postThanksgiving-alternative-to-malls?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel By Deston Nokes Many folks are going to hit the stores the day after the big feast, but those with savvy palates and a love of the Oregon countryside can avoid mall madness during Washington County’s Annual Wine Country Thanksgiving.... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:02:19 GMT Deston Nokes - Portland Travel Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13454-Portland-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Oregon-wineries-provide-tasty-postThanksgiving-alternative-to-malls?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel http://www.examiner.com/x-6251-Portland-Scenic-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Joshua-Tree-National-Park-Desert-wonderland-of-rocks?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel If you are thinking of fleeing the NW gloom to take a sun break this winter to Southern California, consider a side trip to fun and photogenic Joshua Tree National Park. Located about 140 miles east of Los Angeles, the park encompasses 794,000 acres... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:11:48 GMT John Howard - Portland Scenic Travel Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6251-Portland-Scenic-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Joshua-Tree-National-Park-Desert-wonderland-of-rocks?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel http://www.examiner.com/x-5226-Portland-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Three-weeks-in-Vietnam-Part-6?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel It was with great anticipation that I boarded the bus to Da Nang.  I had read about the city in a couple of memoirs by Vietnam veterans, as well as heard a bit about it from my father who had been stationed there during the war.  Although I... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:49:00 GMT Tyler Sprecker - Portland Cultural Travel Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5226-Portland-Cultural-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Three-weeks-in-Vietnam-Part-6?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel http://www.examiner.com/x-26221-Portland-Nature-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Be-A-Whale-Watch-Volunteer-For-a-Fun-Discounted-Weekend-at-the-Oregon-Coast?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel The annual winter gray whale migration is quickly approaching and the call for volunteers is out. Whale watch volunteers receive free and discounted lodging options at hotels and campsites on the Oregon Coast. Volunteers also have the opportunity... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:11:42 GMT Katherina Audley - Portland Nature Travel Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26221-Portland-Nature-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Be-A-Whale-Watch-Volunteer-For-a-Fun-Discounted-Weekend-at-the-Oregon-Coast?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel http://www.examiner.com/x-21510-Portland-Adventure-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d30-A-night-at-Tivoli?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark, is one of the oldest amusement parks in the world. The gardens have been in operation since 1843, except for a brief period when colleagues of the Nazis destroyed areas of the park. The Danish people promptly... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:39:17 GMT Julie Carmen - Portland Adventure Travel Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-21510-Portland-Adventure-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d30-A-night-at-Tivoli?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel http://www.examiner.com/x-17710-Portland-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Farmers-Market-in-downtown-Portland?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel Twice a week in downtown Portland on the south Park blocks, the Farmer's Market offers fresh, local and organic food to the downtown neighborhood. There are several other markets around Portland throughout the week, including the Pearl District, King... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:13:16 GMT Jedrzej Jonasz - Portland City Guide Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17710-Portland-City-Guide-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Farmers-Market-in-downtown-Portland?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel http://www.examiner.com/x-6801-Portland-Budget-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Cheap-Flights-Departing-from-Portland?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel Sometimes the recession comes with a silver lining; in this case it's in the special airfare prices being offered by certain airlines. Here are some discounted flights departing from Portland to neighboring states.        Portland... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:16:30 GMT Lindsay Nelson - Portland Budget Travel Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6801-Portland-Budget-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Cheap-Flights-Departing-from-Portland?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel http://www.examiner.com/x-2321-Portland-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d30-Highlights-of-the-Prague-Castle-the-Lobkowicz-Palace?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel Pass the gates with handsome Czech guards standing stoically on either side, and enter historic complex known as the Prague castle. In the winter, the guards all wear furry gray hats that match the collar of their long overcoats. I notice a visitor waving... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:00:41 GMT Babbie Dunnington - Portland International Travel Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2321-Portland-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d30-Highlights-of-the-Prague-Castle-the-Lobkowicz-Palace?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel http://www.examiner.com/x-15609-Portland-Culinary-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Tualitan-Crawfish-Festival?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel Its time for the Tualatin Crawfish Festival! The festival offers a wide variety of food, activities and entertainment for all ages. Billed the largest crawfish festival in the US, the Tualatin Crawfish Festival will be held at Tualatin Commons and Community... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:41:31 GMT Kelly Johnson - Portland Culinary Travel Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15609-Portland-Culinary-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Tualitan-Crawfish-Festival?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel http://www.examiner.com/x-5708-Portland-Outdoor-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Kayak-at-Camp-Richardson?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel Down at the Camp Richardson Marina and to the right of the Beacon Bar & Grill, Camp Richardson's beachside restaurant and a local hangout, Camp Rich offers an array of water activities, including waterski school, jet skiing, kayaking, and sail... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:33:38 GMT Sara Staggs - Portland Outdoor Travel Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5708-Portland-Outdoor-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Kayak-at-Camp-Richardson?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel http://www.examiner.com/x-6655-Portland-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m5d4-The-natural-and-architectural-wonders-of-Multnomah-Falls?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel  Anyone looking to escape Portland’s urban grind and immerse themselves in nature should definitely check out Multnomah Falls. Though still in the same county as Portland, Multnomah Falls is about an hour east, along both I-84 as well as... Tue, 05 May 2009 02:59:33 GMT Stephen Leisy - Portland Landmarks Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6655-Portland-Landmarks-Examiner~y2009m5d4-The-natural-and-architectural-wonders-of-Multnomah-Falls?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel http://www.examiner.com/x-4721-Portland-Regional-Travel-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Port-Orford-and-Cape-Blanco?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel Port Orford was the first community established along Oregon’s southwest coast, in 1851. Even today it has an unlikely number of older Victorian homes.In season, the town of 1,200, located about 28 miles north of Gold Beach on U.S. Highway... Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:33:11 GMT John Gottberg Anderson - Portland Regional Travel Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4721-Portland-Regional-Travel-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Port-Orford-and-Cape-Blanco?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Travel