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 […]
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The Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
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.
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 […]
Helvetia Tavern is Ready for the Next Generation of Burger Lovers
Once a local biker bar, motorcycles now share their parking spaces with bicycles thanks to the active Helvetia Bike Loop that brings cyclists of all kinds right to the tavern’s doors.