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Rent an RV for Fall Travel

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Advertiser article Sponsored by RVshare.com Rent an RV for fall or holiday travel, as extra housing for family and guests, or as a spare office for working from home. And an RV adds a second kitchen - or more like a kitchenette - for holiday meals. In some parts of the country, fall is the … [Read more...] about Rent an RV for Fall Travel

Halloween Skate at Lloyd Center

Looking for a fun outdoor activity for Halloween? Head to the Lloyd Center parking structure for a special Halloween skate this weekend. Rose City Rollers, Portland’s roller derby league, is hosting this pop-up skate in a large reserved area of the parking lot with options for covered or outdoor … [Read more...] about Halloween Skate at Lloyd Center

Tai Chi at Hoyt Arboretum

If you're looking for a grounding experience to bring you peace of mind, take a tai chi class surrounded by nature at the Hoyt Arboretum. Many tai chi moves use images from nature, including stable as a pine, flowing like a river and hands moving as clouds. Tai chi at the Hoyt Arboretum will … [Read more...] about Tai Chi at Hoyt Arboretum

Yoga + Beer Event at Level Beer

Your love of yoga and beer unites! Join local yoga company Yoga + Beer for practice and a pint at one of their upcoming events taking place at locations throughout the Portland area.  Yoga + Beer started in 2013 at Rogue Farms in Independence, Oregon. Since then, it has turned in to more … [Read more...] about Yoga + Beer Event at Level Beer

Yoga in Nature at Hoyt Arboretum

Hoyt Arboretum is hosting Yoga in Nature during the month of September. If you're ready to improve balance, flexibility, strength and calm in a beautiful outdoor setting, claim your spot for an upcoming yoga session. This new class is a great addition to the arboretum's nature-themed weekly … [Read more...] about Yoga in Nature at Hoyt Arboretum

Dungeness Crabbing on Free Public Docks

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

Virtual Kitten Yoga with Oregon Humane Society

Ready to center your chi with a bunch of kitties? Oregon Humane Society is hosting virtual kitten yoga in August. The fun virtual fitness class will be hosted by yoga instructor Diana Hulet, who will guide you through a slow, playful, flow style class open to all levels. Kittens will be roaming … [Read more...] about Virtual Kitten Yoga with Oregon Humane Society

Fitness in the Park Offers $5 Classes

Portland Parks & Recreation is helping you achieve your fitness goals while adhering to physical distancing recommendations in our beautiful community parks. Fitness in the Park invites people of every fitness level to join in the outdoor fun. To stay up to date on all the latest happenings … [Read more...] about Fitness in the Park Offers $5 Classes

Portland Pickles Broadcasts 2020 Season for Free

There is something nostalgic about spending a summer's night gathered together with fellow fans to cheer on your home town team. This year, our favorite sports teams have had to temporarily pause their seasons and wait until the day they can once again hit the field and play ball.  For … [Read more...] about Portland Pickles Broadcasts 2020 Season for Free

National Park Week Celebration is Going Digital

Celebrate National Park Week at Home During National Park Week, April 18-26, you can explore our country's most stunning national parks from home. The National Park Service is helping us connect with nature from a distance through digital opportunities and activities to do in your own home or … [Read more...] about National Park Week Celebration is Going Digital

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