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Portland vs Seattle: Which Should You Visit?
I need to say something up front, because it colors everything that follows. I’m a Portlander. Lifelong Oregonian,…
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Hood River Fruit Loop: A Local’s Fall Guide
My first fall on the Hood River Fruit Loop, I made every mistake you can make on it.…
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The Oregon Coast in September: The Secret Best Month
Every year, the same thing happens. Around the third week of August, someone asks me when they should…
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When Do Leaves Change in Oregon? 2026 Fall Foliage Timing
A lifelong Oregonian’s week-by-week fall foliage calendar, from the first Cascade gold in late September to Portland’s last…
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Best Ice Cream in Portland (A Local’s Guide)
Portland’s ice cream scene is ridiculous, and I mean that as the highest compliment. This city treats ice…
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Best Bookstores in Portland (Beyond Powell’s)
Portland is one of the best cities in the country for bookstores, and that’s not an exaggeration. We…
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Field notes from Oregon
Where I’ve been lately, what’s worth the drive right now, and the occasional spot I probably shouldn’t share.