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Sitting on the historic Johnson Creek in Portland Oregon is a treasure waiting for you to discover: the lovely wooded Leach Botanical Garden. Featuring an aerial walkway that leads through the trees, a magical stone cabin and waves of flowers that change with the...
Could you imagine being alive in the early 1900s? The world was a much different place, and it can be quite amazing to peer into the past through historic photos like these in the great northwest. The United States was becoming increasingly urbanized, with its cities...
Need to get away from big city life for awhile but don't want to travel too far out of Portland? Or perhaps you'd like to stay in Portland but want a relaxing and calming space in nature. The Minnow, a tiny floating cottage on the Willamette River is the perfect space...
Cozy, romantic, and inviting, this modern little cabin in Sandy Oregon sits on 23 private acres and boasts a gorgeous view of Mount Hood. If you're looking for a place to stay in the Mount Hood area that's both secluded and unique during a weekend getaway or need a...
People may not realize there's a castle in Southwest Portland Oregon, looming up over the landscape like one might expect from a fairytale. The stone castle home is beautiful on the outside and luxurious on the inside. The best part? It's an Airbnb and you can stay...
The Portland Oregon we know today is much changed from Portland of the 1970's. Back then it was a contrast in conservative ways, and a growing youth culture focused on self fulfillment. It was a time when female sportswriters were still denied entry to press boxes at...
I'm one of those nerds that love to go down memory lane and watch old commercials from back in the day. Here are some old commercials from Oregon I hand picked that are nostalgic AF. If you are an Oregonian and you were alive at the time these vintage ads were on TV,...
If you're looking for a uniquely delicious experience in Oregon's Portland Metro area, you're in for a treat with Kemuri Japanese Hotdogs. These unique hot dogs are bursting with Japanese inspired flavors, grilled on a fired robata grill, and made with simple and...
The holidays are such a delicious time of year! Salt & Straw in Portland Oregon has made this year even more delicious with Thanksgiving themed ice creams you have to try. These are the perfect flavors for Thanksgiving desert and you'll definitely want to go back...
What's your favorite Halloween flick? Do you ever feel like there's not enough time in the month to get all the best ones in? If you are like me and a sucker for Halloween and all the awesome flicks, then you will definitely want to check out Newberg's 99W Drive-in...
Looking to get out of town and destress? If you want to disconnect, this is your spot as this rustic cabin has no TV. If you're thinking the same, then you will absolutely not want to miss this cute vintage cabin, built in 1922. The cozy little cabin, located just off...
If you're looking for a relaxing place to eat and enjoy beautiful fall colors in Oregon, look no further than the Multnomah Falls Lodge. The historic lodge was built in 1925 and is especially quite magical during the fall season. Lumber baron and philanthropist, Simon...