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Your Guide to Portland's Hawthorne District
There’s always something going on in the Hawthorne District, it has lots of places to get lost (in a good way), and everything is incredi...
Side Quest: The Great Indoors in Portland
If you happen to be on Hawthorne Boulevard when the sky’s hot and hazy, here are some ways to still have fun inside.
Your Guide to the North Shore
It’s not as shiny as Vancouver’s waterfront, but there’s plenty to do and see if you know where to look, so let’s dive in.
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Your Guide to Portland's Hawthorne District
There’s always something going on in the Hawthorne District, it has lots of places to get lost (in a good way), and everything is incredi...
Side Quest: The Great Indoors in Portland
If you happen to be on Hawthorne Boulevard when the sky’s hot and hazy, here are some ways to still have fun inside.
Your Guide to the North Shore
It’s not as shiny as Vancouver’s waterfront, but there’s plenty to do and see if you know where to look, so let’s dive in.
The Most Overrated (and Underrated) Portland Summer Activities
Summer in Portland often feels ideal — the weather is mostly moderate, and there's an endless list of events and outdoor destinations to...
Your Guide to Piedmont
Piedmont is perhaps Portland’s oldest planned community, with a deed dating back to 1889.
Your Guide to Montavilla
Long a stopover for travelers between Hood River and Portland, Montavilla is a crossroads of cultures and camaraderie, and every summer,...
Your Guide to Portland's West Hills
The West Hills are a peaceful place to live with plenty of dining appeal, as restaurants and breweries keep heading to the ‘burbs.
Latest articles
The Most Overrated (and Underrated) Portland Summer Activities
Summer in Portland often feels ideal — the weather is mostly moderate, and there's an endless list of events and outdoor destinations to...
Your Guide to Piedmont
Piedmont is perhaps Portland’s oldest planned community, with a deed dating back to 1889.
Your Guide to Montavilla
Long a stopover for travelers between Hood River and Portland, Montavilla is a crossroads of cultures and camaraderie, and every summer,...
Your Guide to Portland's West Hills
The West Hills are a peaceful place to live with plenty of dining appeal, as restaurants and breweries keep heading to the ‘burbs.
Your Guide to Hosford-Abernethy
The history of this Portland, Oregon, neighborhood is rooted in the railroad industry, so Hosford-Abernethy is a fitting home for the Ore...
What To Do in Portland in July 2026
A quarter millennium ago, the U.S. got its start. Since then, we've experienced all the promises and disappointments of our country's rhe...
Tips for a Better July 2026 in Portland
Find ways to prepare yourself for July in Portland, including tips on farmers markets, swimming, and fire season.
