Inspired by the Local Adventurer’s monthly lists of the best places to visit in the USA, I wondered – what are the best of the best travel destinations every month in the USA? I turned to the source of all answers: Google. I looked for articles or blog posts that sprang from search terms like …
9 Delightful Ways to Be Festive During the Holiday Season in Portland
‘Tis the season to browse pop-up markets for presents, sip cocoa under twinkling lights, and dance the night away with a crowd of Santas. There’s plenty to keep you in a festive mood all December long in Portland. 1. Find Your Perfect Christmas Tree (mid-November to mid-December) Cost: Free to go to the farms (price …
What To Do in Portland in November
On the far side of fall, the rainy season has officially begun and the tress have grown skeletal. The bright burst of color of October is fading like a firework. November is also a bit of a lull in the Portland events calendar, between the spooky Halloween activities of October and the lights and holiday …
How To Celebrate Halloween All October Long in Portland
Pick Out The Perfect Pumpkin at a Pumpkin Patch Whether you carve them, paint them or just leave them untouched as a cheery pop of color, pumpkins are a classic Halloween decoration. And pumpkin patches serve as a delightful way to get your gourd. Hunting for the perfect pumpkin is only part of the experience. …
5 Essential Portland Day Trips
Portland is full of amazing things to do (and eat and see!). But if you have at least a week in Portland, it is worth it to get out and explore, especially since one of the best parts of the Pacific Northwest is the ability to get out into nature. To me, a daytrip is …