Your Guide to Oregon Dungeness Crabbing By Wendy Leigh King crab from Alaska gets a lot of supermarket shelf space, but remember we have some pretty plentiful pots of crustacean gold right here in the waters of Oregon. Not only is Dungeness crabbing from public docks super easy – it’s also … [Read more...] about Dungeness Crabbing on Free Public Docks
Sports & Recreation
Plant Fitness Gives Teens Free Summer Membership
Planet Fitness Teen Summer Challenge Free gym membership? Yes, please. In the last few years, Planet Fitness has been popping up all over Portland metro offering incredible deals on gym memberships. The gym's commitment to low-cost memberships is about to get even sweeter for your … [Read more...] about Plant Fitness Gives Teens Free Summer Membership
Need Tools? Borrow Them at Portland’s Tool Libraries
Free Tool Rentals Help You Save I don't know about you, but my toolkit consists of a random assortment of screws, a hammer and a butter knife that I used to assemble my IKEA bookcase. Buying tools is not in my budget, but in Portland I don't have to worry about bumming tools off a neighbor or … [Read more...] about Need Tools? Borrow Them at Portland’s Tool Libraries
Free and Cheap Fitness in Portland
You Don't Need a Gym Membership. Seriously. It is that pivotal point in the year where we all look at ourselves and think, "I need to start working out." Well, if you're like me, you've tried the monthly gym membership, went a handful of times and then dragged your feet canceling it. I lost … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Fitness in Portland
Biking Accessories You Actually Need in Portland
Limit your bike accessories to only the necessities So, you’ve managed to lay your hands on a velocipede and you’re raring to go pedaling around Bridgetown. Awesome! Besides common sense, possibly a bike map, a water bottle, and a good lock, what do you need to consider yourself fully equipped for … [Read more...] about Biking Accessories You Actually Need in Portland
FREE Young Eagles Flights for Kids Ages 8-17 in Oregon
Post by Emily Let your kids take flight! Does your child have his or her head in the clouds? Now the rest of their body can join them on a FREE flight designed just for kids. For the past 25 years the EAA Young Eagles program has been giving children ages 8-17 the opportunity to fly for FREE. … [Read more...] about FREE Young Eagles Flights for Kids Ages 8-17 in Oregon
Plan Your Oregon Hiking Trip
Do you plan to do some serious hiking this season? There are two Oregon hiking guides to get you on the right path. Whether you're planning a multi-day trek or a two-mile loop, these sites have resources to meet you at your level. Boot Bomb Boot Bomb has a comprehensive article It’s a … [Read more...] about Plan Your Oregon Hiking Trip
Cheap Yoga in PDX
Looking to center your chi for cheap? Here are cheap yoga classes in your Portland neighborhood. Updated December 23, 2018. Northwest Prana — 635 NW 23rd Avenue. Sunday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, FREE Yoga Pearl — 925 NW Davis Street. Daily community class drop-in, … [Read more...] about Cheap Yoga in PDX
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