Portland, Oregon, Union Station, Night, Fog

Union Station: Portland's Union Station is over 100 years old and was re-modeled in the 1990's The area around the station has recently flourished after years of seedy activity. The trendy Pearl District is adjacent to the station and new condos and apartments are popping up all around it. This station serves only Amtrak trains now, which unfortunately seem to be reduced every year. The most regular passenger service is from Eugene to Seattle through Portland, which runs several times a day and takes about 3.5 hours.

This Shoot: Portland is pretty at the December holidays; there's a beautiful Christmas tree setup in Pioneer Courthouse Square. Plus, for the only time of the year (for several weeks), the Morrison Bridge is lit at night.