Like most kids around this time of year, my kids come down with Chirstmas giddyness. You know the symptoms, constant smiles with intermittent bouts of giggling, wide eyes, exceedingly good…
The end of summer time in Portland, Oregon means different things to different people. For some, it begins a time of cold weather, sweaters, apple cider and copious amounts of…
The biking population in and around Portland, Oregon is large to say the least. For many individuals residing in this gorgeous area, bicycles and public transit have become the primary…
The East Coast doesn’t corner the market on history. Sure, the Western United States is relatively new in comparison and still being explored, but, the Lewis and Clark Expedition was…
Any history buffs out there? Any history buffs out there tired of the “History” Channel not showing history but focusing instead on Ice Road Truckers, Rednecks, hunters, and unscrupulous pawn…
When I was five I broke my leg skiing. Because of this unfortunate early life injury, I never really understood the whole “soaring down the mountain on a couple of…
It’s nice to find a babysitter and go out and spend some time with the missus just one on one. But that’s not always possible—and sometimes it’s more fun to…
You have to be looking for it, Horning’s Hideout. It’s off the grid. The MAX won’t really get you close, TriMet will mock your efforts, GPS will constantly search for…