On the Back Cover
From the natural wonders of the Columbia River Gorge to the Pearl District's thriving arts scene, Portland offers diverse opportunities for fun and adventure and Insiders' Guide: Portland, OR in Your Pocket! takes you there. It give you a personal and practical perspective that readers everywhere have come to know and love from the trusted Insiders' Guide series. Your essential source for easy-access travel information for the Rose City, this guide offers detailed listings and itineraries for an afternoon or a weekend's fun. Two PopOut maps The inside scoop on popular area attractions, such as the International Rose Test Garden, the Oregon Zoo, and the Portland Art Museum Where to eat, shop, play, and stay Arts & cultural activities"
About the Author
Rachel Dresbeck, a writer and editor, has observed and written about Portland for a variety of publications. She was educated at Whitman College and the University of Oregon, has taught writing and literature at Portland Community College, University of Oregon, and Oregon Health and Science University. She lives with her husband and daughters in the Richmond neighborhood of Portland, where she studies ways in which citizens sustain their civility and community spirit against all odds.
