Mt. Hood is the mountain you see from Portland. It’s the one on the horizon that makes you stop mid-sentence and stare, the one that looks different every single day depending on the light and the clouds and the season….
Things to Do in Seaside, Oregon (A Local’s Honest Guide)
Let me get the local snobbery out of the way first. Seaside is the Oregon coast town the rest of us love to call “too touristy,” and I’ll be honest, parts of it earn that. Broadway is wall-to-wall saltwater taffy…
Willamette Valley Day Trip from Portland: Wineries, Views, and Small Towns
A Willamette Valley day trip is one of the best things you can do with a free day in Portland. Seriously, I’m not exaggerating. My husband and I have been making this drive for years now, and it never gets…
Portland Cheap Eats (A Local’s Guide to the Best Budget Food)
Portland is one of the best food cities in America, and you don’t need to spend a lot to eat well here. That’s one of the things I love about this city. The best meal you’ll have all week might…
Is Portland Worth Visiting? A Local’s Honest Answer
Is Portland worth visiting? I get asked this constantly, and as a lifelong Oregonian who’s lived in this city for years, my answer hasn’t budged: yes. But you’re getting the honest version, because Portland is not for everyone, and I’d…
Oregon Wildflower Season 2026: When and Where to See the Best Blooms
Every single year, Oregon wildflower season sneaks up on me, and every single year I act surprised. One week the hills are their regular muted brown. The next they’re so loaded with yellow and purple it looks faked. I still…
