Posted by Riverslug on September 10, 2007 at 20:17:00:
In Reply to: Re: hippy posted by Artiztik on September 10, 2007 at 16:36:42:
: Take a look at the Galleries posted here for the Oregon Country Fair, and I think you will agree this event draws from the last major strong hold of American Hippies, in Eugene Oregon and surrounding areas. Seatle, WA also seems to feel the influence, take a look at their Summer Solstice and Nude Bicycle Day Galleries for some profoundly hippy body painting. But in my opinion it would be hard to beat Eugene, OR.
I would have to agree. I don't think Seattle is much different from Portland, though - but the rural areas of the NW, in particular Eugene and the surrounding mountains, south thru N Calif (eureka) is the last major stronghold. And don't leave out Vancouver and BC. Some other towns come to mind - Estacada, OR. McKinnleyville, Ca. Veneta, OR (Where OCF is held). Ashland, OR maybe.
Riverslug