It’s almost here. You can practically feel it: summer! The ever-so-glorious few months when the weather is flawless, the days are longer, and there’s a sense of leisure in the…
Bringing the outside in
Locally grown, organic, non-GMO and fair trade foods are becoming more and more popular on the market. Increasingly, people are becoming more conscious of what they eat, and many want…
Get back to mother nature in the Grotto’s Upper Gardens
The Grotto’s Upper Level Gardens are one of Portland’s largest forested areas. The 62-acre nature sanctuary mounts the north face of Rocky Butte, one of Portland’s Boring volcanoes, making it…
Turn your apartment into a greenhouse
One of the best things about Portland is the food, but it’s also one of the most expensive. Growing fruits and vegetables in your apartment or dorm is a great…
I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike
Riding bikes in Portland is fun and easy. We don’t have the brutal hills of San Francisco or Seattle, and we don’t have the insane traffic of New York. Tons…
Recycle like a Portlander
Recycling is a key part of living in Portland, but many people make a lot of mistakes with what’s recyclable and what belongs in the trash or compost bin. With…
Weed on campus: Not ready to go all the way green
Frat boys and high school photography teachers alike will have reason to rejoice this July when Measure 91 decriminalizes the possession of recreational marijuana by persons 21 and over. The new…
Shopping for tobacco products at the head shop
The election of 2014 has come and gone, and with it went marijuana prohibition in the state of Oregon. The voters of the Beaver State decided it was no longer…
Could hemp save America?
Hemp’s had a bad rap for far too long, obscuring much of its history as well as its potential. Because they are of similar species, hemp has unfairly been lumped…
Shopping for legal weed at the dispensary
The writing is on the wall, the weed is behind the counter and you can buy it with your credit card. Marijuana prohibition is coming to a close, and with…
Dank Dating: Portland is the 420-friendliest city to be single & ready to mingle
Great news, all you lonely stoners out there. Romance isn’t just for squares anymore. Apparently single Portlanders are totally down to cuddle you all the way through your dab days…