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Portland has 10 bridges spanning the Willamette River. The lovely St John's is the
city's only suspension bridge, while the Hawthorne is the world's oldest vertical-lift
bridge, and the Steel's lower and upper decks can move independently of each other - a
unique trait among the world's bridges.
Meanwhile, Vancouver's landmark Lions Gate Bridge connects the city to the north
shore, and is a lookalike to San Francisco's Golden Gate.
Possibly the area's most infamous bridge was the 1940 Tacoma Narrows Bridge (aka
'Galloping Gertie') in Puget Sound, which existed for only four months. It collapsed
spectacularly in a windstorm due to structural flaws; its replacement was designed much
more carefully.
MUSIC FESTIVALS
Early January
Riiver C
s FesttiivaalHighlights mostly bluegrass but also features country, folk, swing
and even gospel; held in Portland.
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February
Porrtla
z FesttiivaalBig-name national and international artists from American jazz saxo-
phonist Pharoah Sanders to Brazilian singer-composer Luciana Souza.
tland J
d Jazz F
Late May (Memorial Day Weekend)
SSasqquattch Mu
ic FesttiivaalHeld in a gorgeous location at the gorge amphitheater in George, WA,
this festival has headlined some fine indie and alternative acts.
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Late May
NNorrtthwest F
e FesttiivaalVibrant folk music, as well as dance, crafts, visual arts, workshops
and films. One of the largest folk-oriented celebrations in North America. In Seattle.
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olklife F
June-July
Vancouver In
z FesttiivaalShowcasing regional and international artists like Miles
Davis, Wynton Marsalis and Tito Puente.
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al Jazz F
Mid-late July
Vancouver F
ic FesttiivaalOffers everything from Utah Phillips to hip-hop to Tuvan throat
singers. This festival has a great location on the beachy sands of Jericho Beach Park.
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olk Music F
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