Other Attractions
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Insider’s Guide to 13 Weird Things to Do in Portland
What exactly are the weird things to do in Portland? In today’s post, I’ll share 13 weird things to do in Portland so you can experience the weirdness yourself.
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Discover 2 Troll Hotspots in Portland: The Portland Troll Bridge and the Giant Ole Bolle Troll
In today’s post, I’ll share all about trolls in Portland: how to visit the Portland Troll Bridge and also Portland’s own resident enormous troll, the Ole Bolle troll.
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Fall Colors at the Chehalis Poplar Tree Farm
The beloved Boardman Tree Farm is gone, but that doesn’t mean there’s nowhere to see mesmerizing rows of poplar trees. After some sleuthing, I’ve found a regional poplar farm right between Portland and Seattle with great fall colors: the Chehalis Poplar Tree Farm. In today’s post, I’ll share the highlights…
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Lost Lake in Oregon | Stunning Mount Hood Views
Boating at Lost Lake in Oregon is a perfect way to spend a summer afternoon. Stunning Mount Hood views tower over the remote mountain lake. In today’s post, I’ll share the highlights of Lost Lake, Oregon, including everything you need to know about getting there, parking, boat rentals, and lodging…
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McMenamins Historic Edgefield Manor: “Poor Farm” Turned Quirky Resort
McMenamins historic Edgefield Manor is a delightfully quirky hotel in Troutdale, Oregon. The historic county “Poor Farm” has been transformed into a hotel campus with vineyards and gardens, restaurants and theaters. In today’s post, I’ll share the intriguing history of Edgefield and everything you need to know to visit Edgefield…
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This Little-Known Navigation Sport is the Best Way to Experience the Outdoors
Orienteering is a largely undiscovered sport that’s one of the best ways to experience the outdoors. Here I’ll share the highlights of this sport for all ages and how to get involved in orienteering in the Pacific Northwest.
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How to Find a Glass Float on the Beach in Lincoln City, Oregon
Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast has an exciting tradition of hiding more than 3,000 beautiful blown-glass floats along the beach every year, through their “Finders Keepers” program. If you find one, you can keep it, as the name implies!
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Where to Stay in Florence, Oregon…Off the Beaten Path
If you’re wondering where to stay in Florence, Oregon that’s a bit off the beaten path…look no further. In this post, I’ll share the highlights of glamping at a unique Airbnb in Oregon with a quirky and intriguing name: Exploding Whale Beach Camp.
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A Harry Potter-Themed Cafe on the Oregon Coast?!
Explore a Harry Potter-themed cafe in Oregon, and learn everything you need to know to visit the delightfully named Cheeky Cauldron yourself.