Christmas from July to December? Who's really keeping track? It can be the Season all year 'round in my book. Sleighbells Farm and Gift Shop in Sherwood, Oregon has been keeping that sentiment alive since 1985. This is one of our favorite Christmas tree farms in...
I love historic film images, both for their quality and for a glimpse of life forgotten. There are some amazing archival photos of Oregon out there, and these are some of my favorites. 1. Stumptown So many trees were cut down in Portland's early days that it came to...
This is not such a bummer, Dude. Somewhere between Deschutes Brewery and Ground Kontrol in the Pearl, Portland is home to its very own Big Lebowski-themed bar and its awesome. Brendan Jones founded The Big Legrowlski in 2014, and since then the business has grown to...
Calamity Janes has been a staple for hungry travelers returning from Mt. Hood for over 38 years, but sadly the restaurant has closed it's doors. The iconic cowgirl sign and wild-west exterior have been a familiar landmark. Joining other cherished Portland-area...
Clearwater Restaurant is the Gem Restaurant of Newport The first time I indulged in food and drinks at Clearwater the sea lions brought me in. Their cacophonous, yet endearing, yelps and sneezes draw in thousands of onlookers to the Yaquina Bayfront every year. My...
