Portland's RiverFest

The City celebrates and recommits to caring for the Willamette each year in August.

Willamette Kayakers

Kayakers glide under the Marquam Bridge, where I-5 spans the Willamette in Portland. (Photo by Steve Fritz)

Fishing on the Willamette

The Willamette offers lots of fishing opportunities--but the State of Oregon has issued fish consumption advisories for some parts of the River because of pollution. (Photo by Steve Fritz)

Willamette's End

The mouth of the Willamette near where it flows into the Columbia at Kelley Point Park.

Portland's Eastside

Looking SW over the Oregon Convention Center toward downtown Portland and the West Hills on the horizon. (courtesy Oregon Convention Center)

Steel Bridge

Built in 1912, the Steel Bridge connects the east- and west-side of Portland for cars, trains, bikes, and pedestrians

Willamette --An Industrial Aerial

With the Fremont Bridge in the foreground, Portland's industrial harbor gives way to the downtown business core to the south.

Blue Willamette

Looking North toward downtown (courtesy TravelPortland)

Willamette Walker

Riverside trails provide a reflective space along Portland's waterfront.

The Columbia Looking East

Looking east from Hayden Island toward the railroad and freeway bridges that link Oregon (right) with Washington (left).

Tug Boat Wake on the Willamette

Looking North from east bank toward Burnside and Steel Bridges.

The Mighty Columbia

The Columbia near Portland, looking west (Army Corps of Engineers)

Willamette River

The North Reach of the River with Forest Park in background.

Great Blue Heron