Hike: Horsetail Falls
My exploration of the waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge continues with the trail from Horsetail falls to Triple Falls. On this hike you get 3 very unique waterfalls, [more]
dogs
Mt. Tabor Dog Park
Being a dog owner is really really easy in Portland. Between dozens of fantastic pet stores (like my favorite Green Dog), bars like Lucky Lab that allow you to drink WITH [more]
Hike: Angel’s Rest
Gorgeous views of the Columbia Rover Gorge. 2.3 miles each way. A climb that’s tough, but still possible for kids to manage (The first time I did this one I was only 6 [more]
Portland Hill Walks
I read a fair amount. A one or two books a month. Nothing compared to my ethicist friend Emmi, but way more than a lot of people I know. There is one book I recommend [more]
Alberta Art Hop
Alberta Art Hop… like Last Thursday… on steroids. Or at least that’s how it seemed to me. For the last 3 years, I’ve been working nights and [more]
Hollywood Farmers Market
Everyone loves the downtown/PSU farmer’s market. But personally it makes me want to run screaming. OK, that’s a little bit of an exaggeration, but it is SOOOO [more]
Hike: Dog Mountain
Looking for a nice EASY hike to enjoy the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge? Then don’t do Dog Mountain. This one is a doozy. It’s a calf burning, sweat [more]