Shamrock Run At Oregon’s largest running event, there’s something fit for everyone on Sunday, March 17. If the half marathon, 5K, 8K, or 15K isn’t for you, there’s a 4-mile walking-only course along the waterfront. Have kids? There’s a 1K dash for them as well. Afterwards, check out the fitness fair and/or celebrate with a […]
Four Gorgeous Portland River Walks to Enjoy This Spring
Spring has sprung in the Rose City and there’s no better place to enjoy this beautiful weather than Portland’s many waterfront parks and trails. Get outside and take a walk on the banks of the Willamette River.
Your Portland Vacation Begins at PDX Airport
For most travelers, vacation begins the minute you grab your bags off the conveyer belt and head out of the airport at your final destination. At Portland International Airport (PDX), where the terminal is filled with culinary, shopping and entertainment experiences, you might just want to start your vacation right after you leave the ticket […]
Portland Kicks off the Northwest’s 2017 Cider Season
Cider season 2017 is here! In Portland on March 25, the Northwest Cider Association (NWCA) launched the region’s 2017 cider events season with the annual Cider Rite of Spring, a cider-tasting extravaganza. It was held at The Evergreen, an elegantly renovated c. 1908 ballroom in the Buckman neighborhood. photo: Carrie Uffindell There, 31 veteran and […]
Best Fondue Restaurants in Portland
Ever since I first dipped my first chunk of crusty bread into a warm ceramic pot filled with gooey Emmentaler and Gruyére cheeses, I’ve been a goner for this classic alpine dish, which originated in the mountains of Switzerland centuries ago. Today, fondue can encompass any melted cheese, desert, broth or oil dish that’s served […]
6 Portland Cupcake Shops to Sink Your Teeth Into
Gourmet donuts, chocolates, candies and cupcakes – Portland certainly loves its high-end treats. And what could be sweeter than a decadent, frosting-topped cupcake? Sprinkled throughout the Portland Metro Area, these six independent, brick-and-mortar bakeries create some of Portland’s best cupcakes (many of which are filled, flavored and decorated by hand) using top-notch ingredients. photo: Carrie […]
Five Portland Tea Purveyors In Which to Steep Yourself
Tea lovers, rejoice! Portland may seem to run on coffee, but more and more high-quality teahouses and teamakers are setting up shop in the Rose City. Here’s a list of five of my favorites. All offer high-quality teas, herbals, tea ware and specialty tea drinks, so you’ll never run out of fine blends to sample. […]
Timbers 2 (T2): Where Family Fun and Nostalgia Collide
For me and my family, watching the Timbers 2 (T2) team play at least once during summer is an absolute must. We love that their games are laid-back, intimate, a little rowdy and filled with nostalgic good fun. Nostalgia, because T2 is Portland’s United Soccer League (USL) – aka the minors – and their games […]
Kelley Point Park: Where the Willamette Meets the Columbia
When Lewis and Clark’s Corp of Discovery came paddling down the Columbia River, searching for the fastest transcontinental trade route across the frontier, they passed by a stretch of land now called North Portland. The Corp probably couldn’t imagine the swampy lowland would one day be the largest deep-draft inland port in America. Today, it’s […]
With Warmer Weather Comes A Trip to North Portland’s Island Cafe
Jimmy Buffett may have his Margaritaville, but when Portlanders need a tropical escape they turn to NoPo’s Island Café to find their slice of paradise. Located on the shores of the Columbia River, the Island Café is an oasis for boaters and anyone looking for the laid back vibe typically found in warmer climates. This […]