In the 1970s, Portland, OR rode populist movements to a new era of prosperity. One – a commitment to protecting its patch of the earth – led to wise planning of neighborhoods, business districts and countryside.
The largest city in Oregon, Portland is home to a thriving music scene with hip concert venues and record stores. In 2011, the city was voted one of the United States' Best Towns Ever by readers of Outside magazine. Portland features affordable neighborhoods; activities such as windsurfing, kayaking and biking; and restaurants including Voodoo Doughnut and Higgins Restaurant and Bar.