There is nothing like the awe and grandeur that is the World Famous Swiss Alps. And for many here in America who have longed to travel and experience such, riding the Matterhorn at Disneyland has been the closest they have come. But, did you know that Disneyland is...
As the City of Portland and its surrounding suburbs are set for a major population boom over the next 20 years, there is one city that stands to see most of this growth and that’s Hillsboro, Oregon. In just South Hillsboro alone, the city is readying for 8,000 new...
Did you know that just a few short hours from Portland, Oregon is the World’s Smallest Navigable Harbor? That’s right, Depoe Bay, located on the Oregon Coast, is home to this small 6-acre bay where Depoe Creek enters the Pacific Ocean through a narrow channel in...
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...
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...
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...
Leave it to Portland, Oregon, home of 37,000 acres of parks, to be home to the world’s smallest park. At just 24 inches across, Mill Ends Park holds the distinct honor of being listed in the Guinness World Records as actually being, the world’s smallest park. As...
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,...
