If you walk through Columbia Park in North Portland, you might notice an area filled with ferns, prickly Oregon grape, logs and deep purple hellebore flowers where there was once…
A day at the Lan Su Chinese Garden
Having received a vaccination, I recently had a “normal” day out of the house for the first time since last March; I have to say, I missed it. As…
When circus animals attack
It’s your fault Did you know that if circus animals attack you during an event, it’s actually your fault? Wild animals in captivity should never be blamed in this situation….
Salad or death?
Since the Pacific Northwest is so loved for its natural refuges, one might want to know a thing or two about its abundant plant life before venturing into dangerous vegetation….
Enjoy nature without ruining it
Many of Oregon’s once peaceful, secluded places to get away have been ruined by their spike in popularity. This might sound dramatic, but hidden wonders are—at the very least—harder to…
Best views in the city
The City of Roses is home to some beautiful views, and you don’t need to leave the city to find a great lookout either. Portland Aerial Tram For an…
A clean Portland
Organizations are forming or revising their agenda to cater more to the environment, and environmental preservation policies and general beautification efforts are in place to clean up the city. Some…
Chilling Chases
There’s no doubt about it—the nature surrounding the somewhat “big city” atmosphere of Portland is gorgeous. With all the trees, rivers, waterfalls and coastline, Oregon offers much opportunity to engage…
Trailer times
In a little corner tucked away near Washington’s Seaview beach lies a trailer park. Don’t think “trailer park” in a Trailer Park Boys sense—where media paints the lives of the…