Wineries to Visit Around Portland’s Backyard

Wineries to Visit Around Portland’s Backyard

The warm summer weather makes you want to get outside with a picnic and play in the great Oregon wine country. We are fortunate to have a lot of wine regions in the Portland area, including the Willamette Valley, Chehalem mountains, and even in downtown Portland....
Facts and Features of the Willamette River

Facts and Features of the Willamette River

The Willamette River is a vital feature of our state. After all, 70% of us live in the Willamette Valley, and most of us prosper within 20 minutes of the riverbed. Stretching 187 miles, it is the 13th largest river in the United States by volume and has the...
5 Things To Do When Visiting Multnomah Falls

5 Things To Do When Visiting Multnomah Falls

Multnomah Falls in crisis? In early September of 2017, Oregonians sat on the edge of their seat. Glued to their television screens, and with bated breath, they hoped for the best. With the forest in and around the beloved Multnomah Falls on fire, and spreading fast,...
5 Unique Getaway Locations Near Portland

5 Unique Getaway Locations Near Portland

Getting away from it all for a few days, a long weekend or just a quick overnight can be something that we all think about doing. Second to having the time (or at least taking the time) to do it, is knowing of a unique getaway location close to Portland, yet offer...