The neighborhoods of Portland’s Southwest region are made up of close-knit communities with a focus on families. From its northern border along Hwy. 26 down to the communities surrounding the I-5 corridor, Southwest Portland is filled with miles of well-maintained trails, verdant parks, outdoor adventures and kid-friendly activities. Join us as we explore the communities, attractions, parks and family-oriented businesses and restaurants that thrive along the tree-lined streets of Southwest Portland.
5 Can’t Miss Events in Portland this March
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 […]
Stepping into Fall at the Hoyt Arboretum
Orange, yellow, brown and red! From the tops of the trees to the ground beneath our feet, autumn in the Pacific Northwest is a kaleidoscope of color, and one of the best places to experience it is at Portland’s Hoyt Arboretum. What You’ll Find Located within Northwest Portland’s Washington Park, the Hoyt Arboretumis home to approximately […]
5 Local Merry-Go-Rounds That Will Have You Spinning
Vintage music, whimsical creatures, sparkling lights – for families in the Portland area craving inexpensive, old-timey fun, these five carousels, all located within about an hour and a half of Portland, will have you and the kids twirling with delight. Most are open daily year-round and cost $1.50-$4.00 per ride. Photo: Jeff Muceus via Flickr […]
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 […]