citylikeyou — Powell Butte — Portland by Anna Shelton

Portland / Park

I find myself walking through Powell Butte quite often. I love its old apple orchards, flat meadows and incredible view of Mt. Hood. On a clear day, 5 mountains can be seen from the park. The place is an extinct volcano and Portland’s second largest park after Forest Park.

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portlandonline.com

Address
Powell Butte , 16160 Southeast Powell Boulevard, Portland, United States

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Current city: Portland

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Anna Shelton is a photographer and musician living in Portland, Oregon. Her images veer toward nature and nostalgia, with a surreal bent, and she has yet to photograph with a digital camera. She is currently pursuing certification as a horticulture therapist, and working on a photo/writing collaboration with Miki Johnson for LPV Magazine.

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