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The Bells Mountain Trail in Clark County is obviously in no way connected to the more famous Bells Mountain Wilderness in Missouri.  The trail which bears its name does not ascend or in any way touch the actual mountain.  But it bears some of the most beautiful views of the mountain from directly across the valley.  This was taken today (2015-01-11), on an extremely cloudy, foggy and generally soggy day.  But look at what you get to see, even in the middle of our waterlogged winters.  One drawback is that you have to pass through a lot of clear-cut forest on the trail side of the valley.  I say that, realizing now that almost none of these vistas would be possible otherwize.
The Bells Mountain Trail in Clark County is obviously in no way connected to the more famous Bells Mountain Wilderness in Missouri.  The trail which bears its name does not ascend or in any way touch the actual mountain.  But it bears some of the most beautiful views of the mountain from directly across the valley.  This was taken today (2015-01-11), on an extremely cloudy, foggy and generally soggy day.  But look at what you get to see, even in the middle of our waterlogged winters.  One drawback is that you have to pass through a lot of clear-cut forest on the trail side of the valley.  I say that, realizing now that almost none of these vistas would be possible otherwize.
OK, let me just get to this and be done with it.  Living in the Northwest, I've known many people, including ex-family members, who depend upon the timber industry for their livelihoods.  I have watched the decline of that industry in this region and the devastating effect it has had on dozens of communities and the families who live in them.  Further more, I will add for comparison purposes, an historical anecdote related to me by my father.  After he left the army air corps at the end of WWII, he entered academia as a professor of Italian literature.  To this day, he derives a somewhat ironic pleasure from the reputation both Italy and Greece have garnered for their dry and arid climates; how the world sees them and is attracted to them for bright sunshine on rocky, bleached coastlines with hardly a tree in sight.  You see, it wasn't always that way.  Both Greece, and Italy in particular, were once lush and verdant places, covered with forests that were cut down to satisfy the needs of both of those vast and long-lived republics and empires.  What we know of their climates today only came after the trees were gone.  

And if it was good enough for the Greeks and Romans, then why not for the good old U S of A? I know all this.  That there are no simple answers to complex questions.  That there are people whose lives turn upside down when an economy whithers and dies. And that they certainly deserve as much protection as the resources others clamber to keep out of their hands.  I know all this, and I walk through scenes like this one, or drive by them on my way to somewhere else, bearing the full weight of these contradictory forces in my mind.  And I see that it has to be this way.  And that it will always be this way.  

But, still, it breaks my heart.
This sturdy steel bridge crosses Cedar Creek on the downslope of the first five-mile leg of the Bells Mountain Trail.  It was made by the Continental Bridge Company of Alexandria, VA, and can withstand 6,000 pounds of weight (according to a plaque on the handrail). So unless you plan to park the Clydesdales on it , you should be good.  Of course, should it happen to collapse under you and send you hurtling downstream, you may take comfort in this fact: the plaque provides a convenient 800 number for you to call and get assistance.
A stand of Pacific Silver Firs set aside by the Forest Service and allowed to survive in the clear-cut around them.
The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel

The Duniway Portland A Hilton Hotel

4.5 out of 5
545 SW Taylor St Portland OR
Giá là 3.913.485 ₫ mỗi đêm từ 1 thg 2 đến 2 thg 2
3.913.485 ₫
Tổng 4.539.643 ₫
01/02 - 02/02
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Lưu trú tại khách sạn sang trọng ở Portland này. Có nhiều dịch vụ, tiện nghi chờ đón du khách như sân thượng, trung tâm thể thao phục vụ 24 giờ và bãi đậu ...
8,6/10 Excellent! (1.004 nhận xét)
Amazing. Staff was very helpful and responsive to all our needs

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The Paramount Hotel

The Paramount Hotel

3.5 out of 5
808 SW Taylor St Portland OR
Giá là 2.562.609 ₫ mỗi đêm từ 26 thg 1 đến 27 thg 1
2.562.609 ₫
Tổng 2.986.821 ₫
26/01 - 27/01
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Lưu trú tại khách sạn phù hợp với doanh nhân/khách đi công tác ở Portland này. Có nhiều dịch vụ, tiện nghi chờ đón du khách như Wifi miễn phí, bữa sáng (phụ ...
9,2/10 Wonderful! (3.149 nhận xét)
Great value for a super location.

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Radisson Hotel Portland Airport

Radisson Hotel Portland Airport

3.5 out of 5
6233 NE 78th Court Portland OR
Giá là 2.545.079 ₫ mỗi đêm từ 2 thg 2 đến 3 thg 2
2.545.079 ₫
Tổng 3.083.617 ₫
02/02 - 03/02
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Lưu trú tại khách sạn golf ở Portland này. Có nhiều dịch vụ, tiện nghi chờ đón du khách như Wifi miễn phí, bữa sáng (phụ phí) và xe đưa đón sân bay miễn phí. ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (2.877 nhận xét)
Room nice food good

Đăng vào ngày 14/01/2026

Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
Giá thấp nhất mỗi đêm dựa trên kết quả tìm kiếm trong vòng 24 giờ qua cho 1 đêm lưu trú cho 2 người lớn. Giá và tình trạng chỗ có thể thay đổi. Có thể áp dụng điều khoản bổ sung.
Chic Battle Ground Apartment ~ 18 Mi to Vancouver!

Chic Battle Ground Apartment ~ 18 Mi to Vancouver!

3 out of 5
Battle Ground WA
Lưu trú tại căn hộ phù hợp với doanh nhân/khách đi công tác ở Battle Ground này. Có nhiều dịch vụ, tiện nghi chờ đón du khách như bãi đậu xe miễn phí và máy ...
Great Studio Apt.
Great location and communication from the Host. Very clean and appointed with everything you would need for your stay. One thing to note is the bedroom does not have a door on it. It is just a cased opening. It was fine for us as we had our 2 boys with us. Would not be optimal if you were staying ...

Đăng vào ngày 19/07/2024

Chic Battle Ground Apartment ~ 18 Mi to Vancouver!
Inn at Northrup Station

Inn at Northrup Station

3 out of 5
2025 NW Northrup Street Portland OR
Lưu trú tại khách sạn căn hộ ở Portland này. Có nhiều dịch vụ, tiện nghi chờ đón du khách như bữa sáng miễn phí, Wifi miễn phí và bãi đậu xe miễn phí. Theo nhận ...
9,4/10 Exceptional! (2.127 nhận xét)
Fun place; great value

Đăng vào ngày 19/01/2026

Inn at Northrup Station
Historical Portland Home < 2 Mi to Downtown!

Historical Portland Home < 2 Mi to Downtown!

3 out of 5
Portland OR
Lưu trú tại cottage phù hợp với doanh nhân/khách đi công tác ở Portland này. Có nhiều dịch vụ, tiện nghi chờ đón du khách như bãi đậu xe miễn phí, vườn và sân ...
Historical Portland Home < 2 Mi to Downtown!
Giá thấp nhất mỗi đêm dựa trên kết quả tìm kiếm trong vòng 24 giờ qua cho 1 đêm lưu trú cho 2 người lớn. Giá và tình trạng chỗ có thể thay đổi. Có thể áp dụng điều khoản bổ sung.

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