Choose to #OptOutside on Black Friday Want a change of pace this Black Friday? Skip the hyper-consumerism and work off that holiday meal at your favorite state park. On Friday, November 29, receive free state park entrance in Oregon and Washington. Autumn day at Washington State Parks Washington … [Read more...] about Free State Park Entrance on Black Friday
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Free and Cheap Portland Thanksgiving Weekend Events
Be the host with the most activities You’re finally done grocery shopping. The house is clean. You have a master schedule of what's cooking for the next 48 hours. It is officially the calm before the holiday storm. But there is still one thing you might have overlooked: what do to with your family … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Portland Thanksgiving Weekend Events
Escape to Portland’s Best Urban Parks
Find a great urban park in your neighborhood Finding a place where you can escape the city may be easier than you think. Many of us leave Portland to enjoy nature and find it isn't quite what we expected. I am sure many of you have experienced the dread of driving an hour to a hiking … [Read more...] about Escape to Portland’s Best Urban Parks
5 Salmon Spawning Locations Near Portland
Bumper-to-bumper traffic and high rises popping up on every block can make us forget about the natural wonderland just outside of the metro area. By taking a short trek east or west, we can breathe the fresh air, escape the noise and witness an incredible natural phenomenon happening right in our … [Read more...] about 5 Salmon Spawning Locations Near Portland
5 Free Days at U.S. National Parks
The national parks get even better with fee-free days America's Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available to National Parks across the country that … [Read more...] about 5 Free Days at U.S. National Parks
Weekend Guided Tours at Hoyt Arboretum
Learn Something New on this Nature Adventure The Hoyt Arboretum is a wonderful green space that is free to all visitors. This place has so many fun activities for outdoor lovers. The landscape features a vast collection of labeled tree species for personal exploration. The stewards of the Arboretum … [Read more...] about Weekend Guided Tours at Hoyt Arboretum
Sunflower Field at Packer Orchards
Have you ever seen a sunflower field in bloom? This isn't a common sight in the Pacific Northwest, but every year Packer Orchards grows an incredible sunflower field open for picking. If you're looking for a fun road trip with a picture perfect destination, make sure you get to this sunflower field … [Read more...] about Sunflower Field at Packer Orchards
Frugal Getaway to Cannon Beach
By Amy Orazio Your Cheap Beach Getaway Awaits An overnight getaway to the Oregon Coast is always appealing: there is nothing like a winding drive through thick trees and an afternoon or two in fresh ocean air to blow away the rigors of city living. (Okay, so Portland is not that rigorous, but … [Read more...] about Frugal Getaway to Cannon Beach
Go on a Spring Break Adventure in (and around) Portland
Make Memories during Spring Break 2019 Spring Break in Portland is the ideal time to get out of the house and explore the many wonderful places our corner of the Northwest has to offer. If you're looking for a unique experience for the entire family, look no further than these Spring Break … [Read more...] about Go on a Spring Break Adventure in (and around) Portland
Where to See Cherry Blossom Trees in Portland
The Springtime Gems of Portland After the frigid winter we've had in Portland, I think I speak for us all when I say spring cannot come soon enough. Thankfully, Portland is filled with one of the best signs that spring has officially sprung—cherry blossom trees. From mid-March to mid-April, … [Read more...] about Where to See Cherry Blossom Trees in Portland
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