The brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin are personal local heroes of mine. I had visited many of their properties and brewpubs in the Portland area but never realized their impact until my first time at the Kennedy School while living in NE PDX circa the early 2000s. I...
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Celebrate Chinese New Year At These Oregon Events!
The Chinese New Year celebration is almost here! An awesome way to broaden your cultural understanding of the Chinese New Year is attending one these fun Oregon events! This Chinese New Year will be celebrating the year of the rat. Events At The Lan Su Chinese Garden...
18th Florence Winter Music Festival Is Coming In January 2020!
In January 2020 the Florence Winter Music Festival will feature nine bands over three days. Visitors will hear Bluegrass, Americana, and Folk music and will have a weekend that won't soon be forgotten. The Best Winter Music Festival In Oregon From January 24th - 26th,...
Don’t Miss This Epic Underwater Christmas Light Show On The Oregon Coast
‘Tis the season for twinkling lights, snowball fights and reruns of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It's also the season for spending time with friends and family, and what better way to do that than a weekend at the Oregon coast. This weekend the Oregon Coast...
Take The Magical Candy Cane Express Along The Oregon Coast
Scenic views along the coast while enjoying a cup of hot chocolate and cookies with Santa, and a ride on a wildly awesome steam engine? Yes please! The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is ready to take you on a Christmas adventure this year and it's going to be amazing!...
Celebrate ‘Merica in Oregon: 4th of July Events Guide 2019
Looking for the perfect thing to do with friends and family for the 4th of July 2019? Look no further. From berry festivals, to live music and over the top firework shows, these are some of the coolest Independence Day events in Oregon. Northern Oregon 4th of July...
Brit Music Arts Festival Attracts Thousands Every Year
Imagine sitting on the grass on a cool summer evening with friends and family in a relaxing atmosphere as the sweet sounds of jazz roll through the air around you. Maybe jazz isn't your thing and you prefer rock, blues, classical music, bluegrass, pop, folk or country...
The Astoria Sunday Market – Your Unofficial Guide
Most of us in Oregon are familiar with Portland's popular Saturday Market, but did you know Astoria has its own vibrant market every Sunday? The Astoria Sunday Market is an annual event that began in 2000 and was formed to revitalize Historic downtown Astoria and...
Famous Ships From ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ Docking At The Oregon Coast
If you are looking for something fun to do this year, mark your calendars now as you don’t want to miss this event happening in Newport! These “Tall Ships” will be docking at the Oregon Coast in April, and will be returning in July. Whether you are a photographer...
The Holiday Express Train in Oregon is Departing Soon
UPDATE: We have revised this article to reflect on the latest schedule for 2017. Tickets for the 2017 Holiday Express are available as of Sunday, Oct 15. Are you looking for something fun to do to get into the holiday spirit this year? Well, the Holiday Express train...
All Aboard! Stunning Fall Foliage Oregon Train Rides Departing Soon
There's nothing more beautiful than autumn, especially in Oregon. For a lot of us, it's our favorite time of the year as the holidays approach. Football games, the change in the air, the crisp mornings and the shorter days are just a few things we love about the new...
This Pedal-Powered Rail Ride in Oregon is Simply Awesome
If you haven't heard about it already, this pedal-powered ride is grabbing the attention of Oregonians everywhere. The idea was spawned by two entrepreneurial bicycle enthusiasts, but this isn't exactly a bike — and it's not quite a railroad car either. Joseph Branch...