Portland, Oregon is a vibrant city known for its food, craft beer, and coffee culture, as well as its commitment to sustainability and green spaces. With a thriving arts and music scene, friendly locals, and stunning natural surroundings, Portland is a must-visit destination for travelers and a beloved home for residents.
Oregon is home to a host of magnificent museums, including OMSI, The Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, the High Desert Museum, and the Tillamook Cheese Factory. Sometimes the best museums are the quirky lesser known ones that make people wonder, how did I not know...
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...
With a new year comes new opportunities for adventure. Here are five adrenaline pumping adventures for Oregon's thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies to get your heart pounding. 1. Bungee Jumping In Bend Oregon This Bend Oregon company will help you take a 250 foot...
If you're looking for an overdose of cute and cuddly, Purrington's Cat Lounge in Portland Oregon has you covered. You can sit down with a cup of good coffee and enjoy some time with cute, adorable, adoptable cats at Portland's first cat cafe! Purrington's - A Cafe...
Portland Oregon isn't just one of the quirkiest places on the West Coast, it's the coffee and donut capital of the world. If you love good coffee and amazing donuts, fall is one of the best times to try all that Portland has to offer because of the amazing fall...
Hidden away under a completely normal house in Portland Oregon is a secret place. A hole in the ground where a hobbit could live. This unique hobbit hole, like all hobbit holes means comfort, and is an enchanting oasis that makes you feel like you're living in a home...
This one-of-a-kind adventure is waiting just around the corner from your favorite Portland coffee shops and restaurants in the Old Town District. Oregon Helicopters is the largest air tour company in the state of Oregon, and most of their flights take off from a...
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...
As mac and cheese is my weakness, I am literally salivating as I write this. A popular mac and cheese chain known as Mac'd opened their doors in Portland earlier this month, and I cannot wait to check this place out. The takeout window originates in San Francisco, and...
If you've been to Portland, you've probably seen the Portland Aerial Tram or driven under it. You may have even taken a ride on it to get up Marquam Hill to OHSU. You might not know the history of the tram though, or how much work it takes to keep it running smoothly...
Pioneer Courthouse Square is sometimes called 'Portland's Living Room'. It's a great place to relax, hang out, or meet up in downtown Portland. Pioneer Square has been a popular place to host events such as holiday ale festivals, concerts, education exhibitions, and...
Do you love roller-skating? Some of my best memories as a kid were at the roller rink, specifically at Skateworld in Springfield. In fact, if you're in the area and you want to go skating, Skateworld has recently been purchased by a new owner after rumors spread the...