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9/11/2017

Fall Fun in Oregon.

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Here Comes Fall! 
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SEPTEMBER 27TH  |  CENTRAL OREGON, PORTLAND, SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON 

No matter where you are in the Southwest Washington, Central Oregon, or the Portland Metro, you’re probably enjoying the beginning of another beautiful Pacific Northwest autumn.
Of course, that means the usual roster of treats…the pumpkin spiced everything, the jackets you’ve been waiting all summer to bring out, going for a hike without overheating… But what else?
This month, as we get into the swing of Fall, the wants to point you toward some unmissable and quintessential Pacific Northwest experiences.
 
CENTRAL OREGON
  • In for a scare? The Scaregrounds at Deschutes County Fairgrounds brings you some haunted house fun, barn house style. Watch out for zombies!
  •  How about a Halloween-themed run? Bend has you covered with not one, but two races!
  • Zombie Run: Pick your team for this race! Survivors start first, but must navigate obstacles in their way and avoid the zombie team, hot on their tails! (October 29th)
  • This corn “maize” at Smith Rock Ranch sports a new theme every year, and this year, it’s Sherlock Holmes!
PORTLAND METROPOLITAN AREA
  •  Do you spend all year planning your Halloween costume? Get the most out of that inspired outfit with PDXpipeline’s comprehensive list of Halloween events, parties, and more, HERE.
  •  Looking for a scare? Peek at this list of Haunted Houses, which features a wide range of experiences.
  • Want to get lost in a corn maze? Sauvie Island is the place to go! With Kruger farms’ Haunted Maze, Kid’s Maze, and Corn Maze Cabaret alongside The Pumpkin Patch, this is absolutely the place to go for the quintessential October experience.
SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON
  •  Head over to the Clark County Fairgrounds for a scary good time at the Scare Grounds 2 -- opening October 13th with three main haunted houses.
  •  Do you have kids with excess energy? Come October 29th, the Cedar Creek Grist Mill will be offering up 10,000 pounds of apples, just ready to be pressed. Put your kids to work on their hand-crank presses! Click here for details.
  •  Head out to The Patch, one of Washington’s most beloved Pumpkin Patches! The array of activities and sweets will satisfy the whole family.

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1/10/2017

How to Deal When Your Neighbors Won’t Take Down Their Holiday Decorations

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So it's January 10th and your Holiday loving neighbors still have all their "bright" and cherry decorations still up.  We loved the inflatable Santa for 3 straight months, it's time to gentle rip that cord out of the outdoor socket.   

We found this great article via Real Simple as to some great suggestions.   If you have any other ideas, please send or share them freely.   
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12/14/2016

Stay Warm Portland. 

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Today's wintery Portland weather calls for cozying up with a good book and warm drink in a gorgeous living room like this one.  
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10/14/2016

10 Great Things About Portland! 

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1. Portland Is 'Soccer City' USA 
With more than 30 years of rich history, a prominent downtown stadium and some of the MLS's most rowdy fans, attending a Timbers match is a Portland must. The Timber's fan section (called "The Timbers Army") is always recruiting and the requirements are easy; wear your finest green and/or gold, don't be without a scarf and be prepared to jump and clap and sing to victory.

2. We Crush Seattle's Coffee
Coffee culture in Portland borders on snobbish. At any given moment you are within sniffing distance of a cup of Joe and we take that seriously. A 2011 study found 876 coffee shops brewing in town. That means two things: You will never go un-caffeinated and "barista" passes as a profession.

3. We Built This City On Hops And Malt
In Portland, the drinking culture almost seems like gluttony, but that makes for some unique flavor profiles and killer happy hours. IPAs reign supreme in the town that hops built, and all local breweries are wise to have more than one in their catalogs. Those looking for other flavors, however, can find brews at purveyors including Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom, Base Camp and new-comer Pfriem Family Brewers.

4. Pedalpalooza 
Get a bike. Get a helmet and lights. Now ride. In 2012, Portland was ranked America's top bike-friendly city by Bicycling Magazine. With more than 180 miles of bike lanes, getting around town is a breeze and the culture geared towards cyclists makes safety and awareness a constant. Whether it's a cruiser, bmx, road bike, mountain, unicycle, recumbent, tandem. just go get yourself some wheels.

5. Half The Fun Of Portland Is Getting Out Of Portland
Trying to mention all the outdoor possibilities within 30 to 45 minutes of the city would be futile. The Columbia River Gorge features enough waterfalls to fill your camera's memory twice over and enough trails to wear out a lifetime of hiking boots. Throw in the coast for the surfers and Mount Hood for all the slope monkeys, and you have your weekends planned until retirement.

6. It Rains, Get Over It
Yes, it rains here. But that doesn't stop us from enjoying the great outdoors. Portland is known for having an astronomical amount of rainy days each year, but the average rainfall still puts it behind many major U.S. cities. This means that you can typically leave your galoshes in the closet, and you'll rarely see a "true" Portlander with an umbrella.

7. Get Your Meat Here!
Not only is Olympia Provisions Oregon's first USDA approved salumeria, they are also darn good at what they do. Visit their two restaurants, snack on their treats at one of Portland's many farmer's markets, seek out their goodies all over town or shop online. You haven't lived until you've sunk your teeth into their meat.

8. Portland Says Relax
Time flows at a different speed here in Portland. No one is in a rush to get anywhere or get anything done. This might make some people uncomfortable but, when taken in the right context, can be quite refreshing.

9. Yes, It's True, We Are A Hipster Mecca
The hype is accurate, we do have hipsters here. They'll add an hour to your wait for brunch and run rampant like packs of wild dogs dressed as urban lumberjacks and rocking much more ironic mustaches than you. Whatever you do, don't stare. It only encourages them.
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10. The Only Place(s) To Get Ice Cream
There's ice cream, and then there's Salt and Straw. With three locations in Portland's hottest neighborhoods, if you see someone around town with a waffle cone there's no question where they got it. Fan favorite flavors include Raspberry Lemon Basil Sorbet, Arbequina Olive Oil, and Freckled Woodblock Chocolate.


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3/17/2016

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