Before European settlers moved to the area that is present-day Portland, the Chinook, Multnomah, and Clackamas communities lived in the area during the 1800s. Pioneer settlers moved to the area in Willamette Valley in the 1840s. The settlement was known as “Stumptown” and “The Clearing” because the settlers had to cut down many trees to settle in the area. The early success of Portland can be attributed to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean through the Columbia and Willamette Rivers and the vast agricultural land in Tualatin Valley through the Great Plank Road, which is now known as U.S Route 26. As more people moved to Portland, the city developed into a gritty port town and was one of the most dangerous port cities in the United States. There were numerous gambling dens, bordellos, saloons, and boarding houses that miners frequented during the California Gold Rush. The city’s population grew in the 1930s to more than 300,000 people, and during World War II, people of Japanese descent were dispatched to internment camps. The city transitioned from a gritty town to a hippie town, becoming a hub for the hippie subculture and psychedelic culture. From May 2020, there were major protests in the city following the murder of George Floyd by the police.

After buying a mobile home in Portland, Oregon, you can do plenty of things during your free time. If you are a big sports fan, this city has three major professional sports teams you can watch and cheer on as they take on teams from other cities. These sports teams are Portland Trail Blazers, a basketball team, Portland Timbers, who play Major League Soccer, and Portland Thorns FC, who participate in the National Women’s Soccer League. If these teams are not playing, you can also watch college sports; the University of Portland Pilots and the Portland State University Vikings have one of the best sports rivalries in the state of Oregon.
Portland has nice weather for outdoor activities. You can go hiking at Forest Park, which has over 70 miles of hiking and biking trails. These trails include the Wildwood Loop Trail, which is easy and perfect for beginners, Forest Park Ridge Trail, perfect for experienced hikers, and Dogwood Wild Cherry Loop. You can also take a Portland Walking Tour and see the main attractions in the city. The walking tours are also a good way of knowing your way around town if this is your first time staying in Portland, Oregon. The walking tours cost around $23.
If you are craving a beer or any other alcoholic drink, Portland has plenty of places you can visit to enjoy your favorite drink. The Multnomah Whiskey Library has over 2,000 bottles of whiskey from around the world, and whiskey lovers frequent this establishment regularly. Portland also has several microbreweries that you can visit through the Portland Breweries by Bike tour. The tours also take you to restaurants; therefore, you will not be drinking on an empty stomach.