I never would have imagined there were so many different shades of green. Forest Park is gigantic, it is one of the largest urban forests in America. There are extensive (80+ miles) and eclectic trails to choose from with multiple entrance points. On a rainy morning I wasn’t sure how long […]
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In a quiet part of town sits a patch of green grass with a bridge spanning over the Willamette River. The holy Gothic Revival style arches of the St. John’s Bridge is how the park got its name. Cathedral Park [N Edison St And Pittsburg Ave Portland, OR 97203] is […]
No trip to Portland, OR is complete without a visit to this national scenic area. The Columbia River Gorge is approximately 30 minutes away from the city, teeming with waterfalls and tremendously beautiful vistas. You’ll definitely want to take the backroads here, the Historic Columbia River Highway is much more […]
After 12PM, my life switches from coffee to tea. Tea is a leisurely luxury that I enjoy socially (unlike coffee which is prefer in a dark room, alone or with my cat). There are few pleasures more comforting than a cozy tea lounge and that is just what I found […]
You know that life is good when your hardest decision of the day is which ice cream flavor to choose. You know life is truly grand when you don’t have to choose at all! Salt & Straw [3345 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202 additional locations around the city] offers […]
One of the hottest restaurants in Portland serves up some phenomenal bird, but it isn’t the one you would expect. Le Pigeon [738 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214] is dark, intimate, and absolutely jam packed. They open at 5pm, but if you hope to get in without a reservation […]
Elevated South East Asian street food with an ambiance that is hard to beat, Pok Pok [3226 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202] is a popular choice in Portland, Oregon. The restaurant is open air with heating lamps to keep you warm on a chillier night, nibbling on some complimentary […]
A funky city has to have a great food scene to match, and in Portland, Oregon there is a substantial food cart presence. The carts tend to group together making mini food courts, so it won’t be hard to please anyone in a group. Feeling the need for some green […]
Oregon is one of the five states in America that does not have sales tax (others: New Hampshire, Delaware, Montana, Alaska). I repeat, THERE IS NO SALES TAX. So you have the green light to shop till you drop. I haven’t been very into shopping lately, but I have say […]
Quarter World, 4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215 Spy the retro neon blinking sign and you’ve made it. Free side street parking, but there is a cover charge to enter, so I guess the two balanced each other out. Overall I loved the vibe of this place. It’s huge, […]
Blue Star Donuts is a refined gourmet donut shop with interesting variations and high quality ingredients. They use a classic brioche recipe and the dough takes 18 hours to make. Their slogan is Donuts for Grownups, but bring any kid in here and they will go bananas, these donuts are […]
Another hip spot on the scene in Troy, and this one is a real crowd pleaser: Troy Kitchen [77 Congress St, Troy, NY 12180] has something for everything. Enter and decide on why you are here, are you heading to the bar and lounge or the food court? Really the […]
The gateway town to Olympic National Park is not devoid of it’s own treasures. This is something to rave about because the areas around many national parks I have been to lack decent food and atmosphere. We cooked all of our own breakfasts and lunches, but had two fantastic dinners. […]
Olympic National Park is massive and filled with the most truly diverse nature you can find inclusive to one peninsula. If I am on a busy schedule I can usually dedicated one day to a park, however I would say you at least need 1.5-2 days to get to see […]
After a solid hike there is nothing I want more than mac and cheese. It’s pure comfort, and Druthers [1053 Broadway, Albany NY] does it right. They’re excellent with comfort food and feel in general. On an early evening weekend we were seated in the bustling brewery. I loved the […]