What do i like about the seattle area.
I'm a bit south in tacoma, i go to seattle on the weekends at times.
I like the water, the tree's and the air quality is usually very great!
There are a lot of outdoor activites available, camping, fishing hiking, thelike.
Most people that i've run into are very tolerant of alternative views.
There are lots of good groups and again the activites!
The weather has been getting more extreme (or at least it seems) in the last few years.
Typically don't go over 100 in summer, and it doens't snow much but when it does it can be a lot.
It really does depend on where you live in the area.
Never been to portland, i've been through portland but not to portland. There are a lot of sites to see north, and your just a quick hop to canada! which can be fun!