"But after spending a day there on foot, conveyed to this eastern edge of the urban growth boundary by TriMet's 77 bus, I realize I've let my impression of Troutdale be shaped by what's basically the town's executioner: Interstate 84. That road's predecessor, now known as the "Historic" Columbia River Highway, took travelers right through Troutdale proper before crossing the Sandy River and climbing up into the hills, whereas I-84 makes it easy for drivers to skip altogether."
"The 77, which takes about an hour to travel from the Rose Quarter to Troutdale (you can shorten the trip a bit by taking the MAX instead and switching to the bus at 82nd Avenue) approaches town not on the interstate but along NE Halsey Street, passing the leafy Glendoveer Golf Course and Edgefield campus before letting me out right next to the "Gateway to the Gorge" arch that welcomes visitors to Troutdale's main drag."
Interstate 84 skirts Troutdale and diverts traffic away from the town's main street, while the Historic Columbia River Highway originally routed travelers through Troutdale and across the Sandy River. A visitor took TriMet's 77 bus along NE Halsey Street, passing Glendoveer Golf Course and the Edgefield campus, and disembarked by the "Gateway to the Gorge" arch. A morning community walk traced Sharon Nesbit Heritage Park and the Ch'ak Ch'ak Trail by the Sandy River before a visit to a museum with limited afternoon hours. Local details included Good Coffee's large roastery, outdoor gatherings, and a dog with ice-blue eyes.
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