The Willamette River is something that many of us from the Portland area are very familiar with, as it is a basic part of the downtown PDX experience. Many of us in the Portland area are also at least somewhat familiar with Willamette Falls, if only through pictures...
Living in the Portland area has many benefits, not the least of which is being so close to the beautiful Oregon coast and the many cities, activities and sites it has to offer. But many of us struggle to come up with a Portland to Oregon Coast getaway that is quick,...
Fall has descended upon our beautiful Portland metro area, and as the leaves turn unimaginable colors of red, yellow and gold, harvest is wrapping up at area farms, gardens and pumpkin patches. With fall, also comes the magical time of Halloween with its costumes,...
There seems to be endless hiking trails in and around Portland, Oregon and a towering list of books that will map out every path and byway you can hike on but with so many to choose from how can you pick a few to take a gamble on? We thought it would be helpful to...
Portland and roses seem to go naturally together but exactly where the connection of roses to this beautiful city came from appears to branch out in many different directions. We know that the climate in Portland, Oregon is just perfect for this most intoxicating...
We know that here in the Portland area going green, organic and sustainable is something that is not just a trend, but a part of many of our lives. Having access to fresh vegetables that you know is truly organic, safe and healthy is something that many of our...
Looking for something free to do in Portland? Or are you looking to discover something new around Portland? Well, as many of us know, Portland has some amazing things to do right inside the city as well as within our close suburbs such as Beaverton, Tualatin, and Lake...
There are so many incredible festivals and fairs in the Portland area that offer great opportunities to get out and see new things. These Portland Metro festivals are rich in activities, culture, and fun while giving you many options for things to do in PDX this...
Often when we write our blog posts about Portland, they are derived out of our own experiences and this one is no different. The other day we were trying to find a comprehensive list of all of the Portland Metro area Farmers Markets and Saturday Markets, and we were...
