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An Historic Getaway to Albany, Oregon

August 16, 2018 By Carrie Uffindell Leave a Comment

Downtown Albany

Fantastical beasts, pioneer homes, nature hikes, culinary adventures – the city of Albany and its environs offers all this and more, an affordable Willamette Valley destination perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway from the Portland area. Straddling the I-5 corridor, Albany is located about 70 miles south of Portland. Monteith House, photo by […]

Filed Under: Featured, Getaways Tagged With: Adventures & Activities, Culture & Heritage, Family-Friendly Attractions, Historic Oregon, Oregon, Portland

The Geiser Grand Hotel of Baker City, Oregon

September 8, 2016 By Dena Weigel Bell Leave a Comment

This Labor Day weekend we decided to get out of town and explore my husband’s family history so we hopped in the car and traveled three hundred miles east to Baker City, Oregon. It’s a quaint, historic town that played a large part in the state’s history and today many long-time Oregon residents can trace […]

Filed Under: Featured, Getaways Tagged With: Baker City Oregon, Historic Oregon, Oregon, Oregon History, Portland

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We're freelance writers, good friends and longtime Portlanders. We created this site to provide a fresh, engaging insider's guide to our fair city and its environs. [Read More]

Carrie Uffindell & Dena Weigel Bell

Carrie Uffindell & Dena Weigel Bell

Portland by Neighborhood

Portland is a city of villages, with 95 official neighborhoods spread throughout the five quadrants: North, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest.

Each ‘hood has its own vibe, from the eclectic eateries, funky shops and Craftsmen bungalows in Sellwood-Moreland to the high-end stores, swanky condos and dynamic restaurants of the Pearl.

Join us as we explore Portland's foodie hot spots, cultural attractions, outdoor adventures, family-friendly activities, craft beverages and much more, neighborhood by neighborhood.

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A City of Nicknames

PDX, Rose City, Stumptown, Bridgetown, Beervana, Rip City – these are just a smattering of Portland’s nicknames, inspired by its local history, quirks and characteristics. The city’s official (and perhaps oldest, dating back to the late 19th century) is The City of Roses.

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