Portland without a car isn’t just doable, it’s honestly the better way to experience the city. I’ve lived here for years, and my husband and I go car-free for entire weekends and never feel like we’re missing out. If anything,…
How Far is the Oregon Coast from Portland? (+ Best Routes and Stops)
I’ve made the drive from Portland to the Oregon Coast more times than I can count, and the answer never changes much. The closest stretch of coastline sits roughly 80 miles west, and it takes somewhere between an hour and…
Multnomah Falls Day Trip from Portland (How to Beat the Crowds)
A Multnomah Falls day trip was one of the very first things my husband and I did when we moved back to the Portland area, and I’ll be honest with you, it still gets me every single time. You round…
The Columbia River Gorge: A Local’s Guide to Oregon’s Best Day Trip
I’ve lived in Oregon my whole life and the Columbia River Gorge still ruins me a little every time. The first time my husband and I drove through it, windows down, I made an embarrassing sound out loud at the…
Are Dogs Allowed on Oregon Beaches? (The Complete Guide)
Short answer. Yes, your dog is welcome on most of the Oregon coast, and honestly that is one of my favorite things about living here. We have over 360 miles of public shoreline and the vast majority of it is…
What Food is Portland Famous For? A Local Explains
If you’re wondering what food Portland is famous for, the honest answer is kind of everything, and I say that as someone who has spent my whole life eating my way through this city. Portland is what happens when a…
