Headed West (over the mountains) to Portland,Or. this coming weekend. Any recommendations or suggestions where I can check out the North River Boats, a great sporting goods store (where I can pick up some Baseball shoes and some other misc. baseball equipment for my 11 year old son) and of course- best for the last- a good fishing-outdoor store?

Well you can go out to North River Boats in Clackamas to see everything they have, if you stop in there talk to Dave Traaen. Then Run up to Fishermans Marine Supply in Oregon City, just a few more miles up I-205 for fishing gear, one of the best selections around. As far as baseball gear goes, G.I. Joes will have quite a bit or you can go to one of the Sporting goods specialty Stores Downtown, like Caplans.