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Great Wolf Lodge: Get Almost 50% Off Your Stay

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Looking for a getaway with your family? Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound in Centralia, Washington, is offering big discounts on weekday stays throughout the fall.  Never been to Great Wolf Lodge? It is a chain of family resorts, each with its own indoor water park. Locations also have … [Read more...] about Great Wolf Lodge: Get Almost 50% Off Your Stay

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

Rent an RV for Summer Vacation or Travel

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Advertiser article Story by Carolyn Erickson Every single time my family and I go camping, we talk about how we should do it more often. For us, the camping bug bit early on. My husband and I had both grown up spending summers outdoors, canoeing and fishing and stargazing. We both have … [Read more...] about Rent an RV for Summer Vacation or Travel

Amtrak Deal: Buy One Train Ticket, Get One Free

Weekend getaway, anyone? Amtrak is offering cheap train tickets for a limited time.  Where are some of the best places to go by train from Portland? It happens to be one of the easiest and cheapest ways to get to Seattle. A night stay at a Seattle hotel usually comes with a steep price for … [Read more...] about Amtrak Deal: Buy One Train Ticket, Get One Free

Get a Free Ride on New Year’s Eve

Get around Portland for Free On New Year’s Eve, Trimet is helping you get home safely for free. Free Ride on New Year’s Eve Starting at 8 p.m. all rides on buses, max trains and streetcars will be offered for free. No need to tap your Hop card or buy a ticket at the station.  All … [Read more...] about Get a Free Ride on New Year’s Eve

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

What to Do After You Pay Off Your Car in Portland

Congratulations! Here's what to do next. Last month, I (finally) paid off my car. This was my first financed vehicle and I had no idea what I was supposed to do next. Within a few days of paying off my car, I received my title in the mail from my bank, or lienholder. Along with the title was a … [Read more...] about What to Do After You Pay Off Your Car in Portland

Fun Things to Do While Stuck in Portland Traffic

Make Portland traffic a little less horrible Portland traffic is bad. Here are some fun things to do to keep your sanity. Get Fit Believe it or not, there are actually quite a few exercises you can do when the freeway is a parking lot. Find a Youtube video that you like or read through these … [Read more...] about Fun Things to Do While Stuck in Portland Traffic

Hop Fastpass Fare Card Simplifies Your Commute

Video copyright Trimet 2017 Have you ever ran up to the pay kiosk as the max train was pulling into the station, frantically clicking through the prompts and begging the machine to print your ticket before the train pulls away? If you haven't experienced this firsthand, I'm sure you've witnessed … [Read more...] about Hop Fastpass Fare Card Simplifies Your Commute

Cheap gas — where to find it

Okay, I'll admit it. I'm one of those people who'll drive for miles just to find cheap gas. Seems counter-productive, doesn't it? But I know I'm not alone. For others who are on an endless search for cheap gas, here are some helpful web sites and apps. Most invite participation (i.e., reporting … [Read more...] about Cheap gas — where to find it

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