by Danielle Denham | Nov 30, 2019 | Featured, History, News
In 1985 audiences were awed by The Goonies and their search for the missing "rich stuff" of Chester Copperpot. Set and filmed in Astoria, Oregon, the movie became a hit and inspired amateur treasure hunters everywhere (five-year-old me started digging in my Forest...
by Danielle Denham | Nov 27, 2019 | Christmas, Featured, Holidays, Things To Do, Western Oregon
Christmas from July to December? Who's really keeping track? It can be the Season all year 'round in my book. Sleighbells Farm and Gift Shop in Sherwood, Oregon has been keeping that sentiment alive since 1985. This is one of our favorite Christmas tree farms in...
by Danielle Denham | Nov 21, 2019 | Eugene, Featured, Interesting, News, Photography, Photos, Portland
I love historic film images, both for their quality and for a glimpse of life forgotten. There are some amazing archival photos of Oregon out there, and these are some of my favorites. 1. Stumptown So many trees were cut down in Portland's early days that it came to...
by Danielle Denham | Nov 15, 2019 | Drink, Featured, Food & Drink, Music, News, Pop Culture, Portland, Restaurants, Things To Do, Weird Oregon
This is not such a bummer, Dude. Somewhere between Deschutes Brewery and Ground Kontrol in the Pearl, Portland is home to its very own Big Lebowski-themed bar and its awesome. Brendan Jones founded The Big Legrowlski in 2014, and since then the business has grown to...
by Danielle Denham | Nov 13, 2019 | Food & Drink, News, Portland, Restaurants, Stories
Calamity Janes has been a staple for hungry travelers returning from Mt. Hood for over 38 years, but sadly the restaurant has closed it's doors. The iconic cowgirl sign and wild-west exterior have been a familiar landmark. Joining other cherished Portland-area...
