Happy Birthday, Oregon – You’ve come a long way!
The march to American settlement and eventual statehood started in 1811 – almost 200 years ago – when John Jacob Astor’s Pacific Fur Trade Company established Fort Astoria, the first permanent American...
View ArticleBeloved Old Town Sign Saved!
It looks like the beloved Old Town Sign might start glowing at night once again. Randy Leonard recently announced on his blog that the “Made in Oregon” sign is going to be taken over by the city. The...
View ArticleOregon Coast Gears up for The Goonies’ 25th Anniversary
Can you believe it has been 25 years since The Goonies? The Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce is planning a 25th anniversary celebration in honor of the movie’s original 1985 release. It’s been 25...
View ArticleHistory, Architecture, and Free? Oh my!
Love history? Love architecture? Then make sure you plan a visit to the Architectural Heritage Center. Not only does the The Architectural Heritage Center work to preserve the historic character of...
View ArticleGo Forth and Prosper, Portland
The week between Christmas and New Year’s is a great time to reflect on both our blessings and shortcomings. It’s also a great time to consider how the past year went and what changes we’d like to make...
View ArticleHappy Birthday MAX!
The Blue Line MAX turns 25 today! Happy birthday! Thank you for all the rides. Thanks for giving us the chance to catch up on our good books, while everyone else is stuck in traffic. Thanks for picking...
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Portland, Home of the Peaceful Protest
It seems common knowledge around here that a good protest is part of the fabric of Portland. It is a normal sight to see an anti war, anti gun, anti anything protest at Pioneer Courthouse Square. The...
View ArticleThey’re Baaaack! Welcome back to the Saturday Market!
The Portland Saturday Market is back for its 39th year. If you’ve never been… or haven’t been in a while… you should definitely make time to come check it out. There’s food, music and handmade arts and...
View ArticleMartin Luther King Jr. reminds Portlanders of the “Dream”
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King was born 84 years ago today. Words cannot do justice to the man who transformed this nation in the middle decades of the 20th Century. Except perhaps his own words: “I...
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Portland Makes History: Tilikum Crossing and the MAX Orange Line Opening
Photo courtesy of TriMet. We still can’t believe it’s finally here! After a few years of planning and construction, not to mention the huge hype of what was to come, the MAX orange line opening is just...
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Make a Name for Yourself! Discover the Pioneer Courthouse Square Bricks in...
What makes a living room inviting? How about opening it up to the public?! Pioneer Courthouse Square, affectionately known as Portland’s Living Room, is one of our many gathering places where we find...
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Portland Art Museum’s New Exhibit Provides an Enriching Indoor Experience for...
Here in Portland, nature often takes center stage. With magnificent landscapes and mountain views, green spaces galore and parks aplenty, Mother Nature is truly in her glory in the City of Roses. With...
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Meet One of Portland’s Premier Chocolate Purveyors: An Interview with the...
We love chocolate, and we love Cacao, one of the premier establishments in Portland to consume this favorite food in its many delicious variations and forms. Co-owners Jesse Manis and Aubrey Lindley...
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Spectacular Pittock Mansion Is All Decked Out for the Holidays!
Where can you get panoramic views of Portland, ooh and ahh over French Renaissance style architecture, enjoy the grandeur of Victorian interiors, and feel like you’ve stepped back in time? Why, Pittock...
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Something to Sip On: A Brief History of the Cocktail
“Let’s meet for cocktails.” Doesn’t that sound sophisticated, and have a vastly different ring than “let’s go for few beers,” or “let’s have a glass of wine?” If you’re invited to a cocktail party you...
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The Origin and Truth Behind the ‘Keep Portland Weird’ Motto
The other day we had a guest come in and see our bumper stickers and ask, “So, what’s up with the whole ‘Keep Portland Weird’ thing?” Being from the area, we’ve grown so accustomed to the “weird”...
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Nature in the City: Parks and Green Spaces in Downtown Portland
Portland is a green city. We mean that literally. Green spaces are so accessible and plentiful, even downtown, that nature feels very immediate. Parks are an integral part of our day-to-day life here …...
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Off the Beaten Path: Hidden Tourist Attractions in Portland
You think you really know Portland, right? Maybe not as well as you thought. There is so much more to discover other than the usual touristy spots. What speaks most true to the city are the hidden gems...
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The Benson Bubbler: A Refreshing Piece of Portland History
No doubt you’ve noticed the elegant bronze water fountains in many locations downtown, and perhaps you even know that they are called Benson Bubblers. So what’s the deal behind these iconic pieces of...
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A Detailed Look at the Abundance of Public Art in Portland, Oregon
Expose yourself to art! Here in Portland that’s easy, because art is literally everywhere. Whether you are a creator, appreciator, or both, you can constantly feed your imagination by viewing original...
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In the Spotlight: Meet Portland Walking Tour Guide Joe Streckert, or as We...
We’re going to be honest: we’re pretty wowed by our tour guide, Joe Streckert. Not only is he a native Portlander (yes they do exist!), which is a rarity these days in a city full of transplants, he...
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