To get my springtime nature fix I hop in the car and head out on Highway 99W to the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refugein Sherwood, Oregon.
Activities & Attractions
The Food Cart Craze Comes to Beaverton
Beaverton, Portland’s Southwest neighbor, may not be as famous for its foodie scene, but with the opening of the new BG Food Cartel, this family-friendly food pod is now ready to stake its claim on the metro area’s well-established food cart reputation.
Portland Food Factory Tours to Savor
Feed your curiosity with a behind-the-scenes tour of one of Portland’s food factories. From freshly baked bread to artisan chocolates, these working facilities regularly welcome visitors to tour and taste. Most are free; all are located in the Portland Metro Area. photo: Creo Chocolate Creo ChocolateThis bean-to-bar craft chocolate factory and café offers two sweet […]
Shopping at 3 of Portland’s Best Artisan Markets
Clothing, furniture, food and, of course, beer! The Rose City is home to thousands of creative artists and artisans, making it one of the Pacific Northwest’s favorite shopping destinations. Many of these artists show off their wares at the great markets you’ll find around the city. Last weekend I visited three to get a jump […]
Hiking Wildwood Trail in Northwest Portland
In a city filled with people who love being outside it’s no surprise that Wildwood Trail, Portland’s longest intercity trail system is more than just a walk in the park. The thirty-mile Wildwood Trail is packed full of switchbacks and steep inclines, making it a challenging trek. The payoff? is being immersed in a vast […]