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"It is said that a mad doctor named Dr. Raven built his manor to throw lavish parties to distract from his questionable experiments. Some of those experiments are rumored to have involved living subjects and the…
This fall in Oregon something truly sinister is happening and you're invited to experience the thrills and chills. If you love horror movies, haunted houses and being creeped out, here's our top three picks for scariest…
If you love how soothing scented candles can be and have ever wanted to make your own, Yo Soy Candle in Portland Oregon has a candle creation bar where you can experiment with making your very…
Do you ever find yourself thinking, "I wish this mundane, run-of-the-mill hotel was more awesome"? Maybe you're wishing for someplace more retro, more treehouse, more Airstream, more historical. More SOMETHING. Look no further. We've got your…
If you're in love with In-N-Out Burger's delicious fries and burgers and live in the Portland Metro area, you may soon be able to grab your favorite meal close to home. In-N-Out Bought A New Property…
Sitting on the historic Johnson Creek in Portland Oregon is a treasure waiting for you to discover: the lovely wooded Leach Botanical Garden. Featuring an aerial walkway that leads through the trees, a magical stone cabin…
Could you imagine being alive in the early 1900s? The world was a much different place, and it can be quite amazing to peer into the past through historic photos like these in the great northwest.…
Need to get away from big city life for awhile but don't want to travel too far out of Portland? Or perhaps you'd like to stay in Portland but want a relaxing and calming space in…
Cozy, romantic, and inviting, this modern little cabin in Sandy Oregon sits on 23 private acres and boasts a gorgeous view of Mount Hood. If you're looking for a place to stay in the Mount Hood…
People may not realize there's a castle in Southwest Portland Oregon, looming up over the landscape like one might expect from a fairytale. The stone castle home is beautiful on the outside and luxurious on the…
The Portland Oregon we know today is much changed from Portland of the 1970's. Back then it was a contrast in conservative ways, and a growing youth culture focused on self fulfillment. It was a time…
I'm one of those nerds that love to go down memory lane and watch old commercials from back in the day. Here are some old commercials from Oregon I hand picked that are nostalgic AF. If…
