Explore the L-M-N-O-Ps of Portland. Each letter corresponds to a local site that’s fun for both kids and adults. Below are a few letters for you to visit. Read the full zine to see all 26!
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P is for Portland (and other letters)
An alphabetical look at Portland from the Alphabet District to the zoo.
By Michael Buchino | Nov. 14, 2015 (updated Jan. 20, 2017)
Tags: good for kids
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E is for Eastbank Esplanade.
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Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade
Walk, run, skate and bike along the Willamette on the Eastbank Esplanade.
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F is for Forest Park.
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Forest Park
Forest Park is the largest forested natural area within city limits in the U.S.
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J is for Jamison Square.
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Jamison Square
The focal point of Jamison Square is a fountain which simulates a shallow tidal pool and the seasonal rhythm of the Willamette River. Water cascades from stone joints into low wading pools… Directory listing »
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K is for Keller Fountain Park.
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Keller Fountain Park
Even before remodeling of the Civic Auditorium began in the early 1960s, plans to create an open space across the street were being proposed. The proposal submitted by Lawrence Halprin, the well-known… Directory listing »
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L is for Laurelhurst Park.
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Laurelhurst Park
Laurelhurst Park is a gorgeous example of the City Beautiful Movement in landscaping. In 1919, the park was named the most beautiful park on the west coast by the Pacific Coast Parks… Directory listing »
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O is for Oaks Amusement Park.
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Oaks Amusement Park & Roller Skating Rink
Rides, go-carts, roller skating, picnic grounds, an historic dance pavilion and waterfront views make up this jewel of an amusement park only minutes from downtown Portland. Safe, wholesome, affordable family fun is… Directory listing »
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P is for Packy, the Oregon Zoo's most famous elephant.
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Oregon Zoo
At the Oregon Zoo, you can see the world in an afternoon—it's home to more than 2,000 animals from around the world. Renowned for its conservation work and elephant breeding program, the… Directory listing »
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I is for Ice Cream!
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Cloud City Ice Cream
Cloud City Ice Cream, located in Southeast Portland's Woodstock neighborhood makes it easy to be a kid again. "Scoopers" behind the counter promise to help you "find your inner unicorn" as you choose a unique… Directory listing »
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Cool Moon Ice Cream
Oregon weather doesn't always cooperate, but you can count on Cool Moon to get that taste of Summer back, and on time too. Let our Summer Rose Ice Cream provide that summer… Directory listing »
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Fifty Licks – Division
This former food cart makes smooth and creamy ice cream by hand in small batches and a variety of delicious, creative flavors, like maple with bacon or caramelized apple. In addition to… Directory listing »
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Lovely’s Fifty-Fifty
Lovely's Fifty-Fifty serves some of the city's best wood-fired pizzas and homemade ice cream -- the salted caramel is addictive.
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Ruby Jewel Scoops [Mississippi]
Ruby Jewel uses fresh, all-natural, all-northwest ingredients in their handmade ice cream. The menu consists of five permanent ice cream flavors, two vegan options, and five frequently changing flavors. If that isn't enough… Directory listing »
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Salt & Straw – Northeast
Salt & Straw spotlights fresh, local ingredients in hand crafted, small batch ice cream. To call cousins, Kim and Tyler Malek’s flavors “inventive” would be an understatement. Salt & Straw changes flavors… Directory listing »
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Jamison Square
The focal point of Jamison Square is a fountain which simulates a shallow tidal pool and the seasonal rhythm of the Willamette River. Water cascades from stone joints into low wading pools… Directory listing »
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W is for Waterfall!
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Multnomah Falls
At 620 feet (189 m), Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in Oregon. The dramatic two-tiered falls are fed by underground springs from Larch Mountain, and the flow over the falls varies… Directory listing »
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Ramona Falls
Tucked away in Mount Hood National Forest, Ramona Falls drapes like a 120-foot (37 m), near-sheer curtain over the basalt rock face beneath, a gorgeous midpoint for a seven-mile (11 km) round-trip hike… Directory listing »
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Lower Oneonta Falls
Just east of Multnomah Falls, Lower Oneonta Falls appeals to the adventurous: To find the 100-foot (30 m) falls, hikers must pick their way over a log jam and wade hip-deep through an icy stream in… Directory listing »
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Latourell Falls
Usually the first falls that visitors encounter in the Columbia River Gorge, Latourell Falls is just east of the must-see views of Crown Point, and along a 2.1-mile (3.4 km) loop where hikers can watch it… Directory listing »
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Horsetail Falls
Horsetail Falls takes the distinct form of a tail as it drops 176 feet (54 m). A 2.5-mile (4 km) loop created by trails #400, #424 and #438 leads up to — and behind — Upper… Directory listing »
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Bridal Veil Falls
Located 27 miles (43 km) east of Portland just off Interstate 84, the misty, white Bridal Veil Falls consists of a pair of quick cascades that are well worth the short but steep… Directory listing »
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Michael Buchino created his school’s logo at age 10. He has since produced several more logos, designed dozens of book covers and art directed and illustrated scores of theater posters. This is his first zine. He lives in Portland with a bike and a pencil. Visit buchino.net for more information.
