What Mountains Can Be Seen From Portland? (Map & Pictures)

When my wife and I were debating about whether we wanted to move to the PNW and deal with the high cost of living or move to North Carolina and not have majestic mountains it was really a no-brainer. We couldn’t leave the mountains. No matter where you are in Oregon (or the PNW) you …

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Hostels On The Oregon Coast – My 5 Favorite Options

If you’re looking to travel the Oregon coast for cheap, it’s definitely doable. This past summer my wife and I spent a month road-tripping up the coast with our two kids. Hostels weren’t part of our planning this time but they have been on several trips in the past. Which is how I came to …

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Are There Any Michelin Star Restaurants In Portland? (Nope.)

Portland has been garnering lots of attention lately but, unsurprisingly, none of it has been for its fine dining opportunities. Whenever the Pacific Northwest is lauded for its fine dining opportunities, Portland is noticeably absent. Seattle gets mentioned, all the cruise stops in Southeast Alaska get mentioned, and heck, even Spokane has gotten some love. …

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