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In Hell with a Smile on my Face

Yet again I am blown away by the beauty of Oregon. Just got back from a mini-vacation driving across Oregon and Idaho to go to a family wedding. On the way back we went to Hells Canyon. This place...

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Bridgetown Lives up to its Name

Call it the City of Roses, Stumptown, Rip City or P-Town, but to me, “Bridgetown” is Portland’s most fitting nickname. In the central city, eight spans (for now — see below) cross the Willamette River,...

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Water and Wildlife in Downtown

A couple of weeks ago, a coworker and I went on Portland Kayaking’s Ross Island tour. It was my first time in a kayak, and it was a lovely introduction to the activity! The tour leaves from the...

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Raise Your Spirits with Some Magic

I recently boarded the “Spirit of Magic” and though I’ve cruised the Portland Spirit before, there were a few surprises. Add a little magic and a touch of comedy to the well-loved experience and you’ve...

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The Big Float Makes Another Splash

Last summer, 1,500 wet and wild revelers formed a massive flotilla connecting Portland’s east and west sides over the Willamette River. Why? From Portland’s mayor to a bare-chested Batman, they did it...

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Making a Splash Across Oregon

With rivers criss-crossing the state and the Pacific Ocean lapping against the coast, there’s a wealth of watery ways to spend a hot summer day in Oregon. A 75-minute drive east of Portland, Hood River...

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Take Me to the River

In the 160 years since Portland’s founding, the Willamette River, which divides the city and infuses it with both commerce and character, has undergone lots of changes. Once a sprawling stream brimming...

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Rollin’ Down the Clackamas River

When the weather heats up in the Pacific Northwest, the best way to cool down isn’t necessarily with a crisp beverage (though we do have plenty of great micro-brewed and -distilled options). The...

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