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....
Portland – The “Foodie” Destination Of America

Portland – The “Foodie” Destination Of America

If you’re an enthusiast of gourmet dining than most likely you would consider yourself a “foodie”. The term foodie comes from the appeal of those who crave after adventurous and unique flavors, but overall love the whole discovery of food in general,...
Lan Su Garden: Ming Dynasty In The Rose City

Lan Su Garden: Ming Dynasty In The Rose City

Tucked perfectly into the Chinatown District of Portland, Oregon sits the Lan Su Chinese Garden. A Ming Dynasty garden, Lan Su offers the perfect antidote to the pace of downtown Portland life found deep within the Rose City. If it weren’t for a wide-angle photograph,...
Oregon – It’s Where People Are Moving

Oregon – It’s Where People Are Moving

Oregon is again one of the top states that people are moving to. New statistics found in the United Van Lines’ 41st Annual National Movers Study shows that Oregon is the top Western state with 65% of all moves coming into the state, rather than exiting to another...
Portland Home To America’s Best Burger

Portland Home To America’s Best Burger

Over the years, it seems that the city of Portland has been racking up quite a few various “Best of” awards. With everything from our award-winning transit system to being named a top travel destination, the City of Roses, has seemingly something to offer for people...
11 Venues In Portland To Enjoy Live Music

11 Venues In Portland To Enjoy Live Music

The unique tapestry that is Portland, Oregon offers locals and visitors alike much to appreciate by way of everything from food carts, museums, outdoors spaces, galleries, local brews and much more. But for many Portlanders, it’s the vast selection of venues located...
9 Peculiar Museums To Visit In Portland, Oregon

9 Peculiar Museums To Visit In Portland, Oregon

Looking for Portland museums that are a bit different? Well, there’s no doubt that Portland can be downright quirky at times. And with the famous moniker of “Keep Portland Weird” celebrated as part of the Rose City’s unofficial DNA, is there any doubt that PDX...
Bridge City: Portland, Oregon’s Other Nickname

Bridge City: Portland, Oregon’s Other Nickname

For anyone who has ever flown into Portland with a view of downtown and the Willamette River, there is no question as to why the Rose City is also known as Bridge City. The year was 1887 when the original Morrison Bridge was completed. At the time, it was the longest...
The 10 Portland Gardens You Must See

The 10 Portland Gardens You Must See

For those who live in Portland, one of our best kept secrets is the fact that on any given day, you can literally drive in any direction and end up someplace special. Whether it’s the beach, Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood, or Wine Country, Portland is surrounded by...