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...
View ArticleBridgetown 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,...
View ArticleWater 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...
View ArticleRaise Your Spirits with Some Magic
I recently boarded the Spirit of Magic and though Ive 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 youve...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleMaking 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...
View ArticleTake 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...
View ArticleRollin’ 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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