I think a lot of us have been thinking lately about the Columbia River Gorge. Just a few weeks ago, ash from the Eagle Creek Fire in the gorge blanketed the city. That fire affected many people here, including me. In fact, the gorge is part of the city’s soul.
The Portland Streetcar Connects the City
I think I understand why streetcars built Portland’s east side a century ago. Of course, streetcars transport people from here to there relatively quickly. But, they do more than move people around. As I’ve been riding the Portland Streetcar into the Pearl District recently, I’ve seen how the Portland Streetcar connects the city. I boarded the Portland Streetcar recently out …
Portland Mid-Century Modern Love
I’m sure you’ve noticed a new craze in town – Mid-Century Modern love. Peruse any real estate listing site or blog, and you’re sure to see fans gushing over ranches of all sorts from the 1950’s to 1970’s. Almost hidden in Portland, Reedwood is a quiet little neighborhood full of Mid-Century Moderns. In fact, it is the perfect place to …
Car Free in Portland: An Afternoon on the Waterfront
Driving in Portland is frustrating at best. We’ve all been there, sitting in a long line of cars just trying to go grocery shopping. But, there’s another way to get around that’s actually enjoyable. I’ve been going car free in Portland as much and have been having a blast. Why not enjoy what Portland is offering us on its terms for a change?
Tryon Creek State Park: Oasis in the City
I ended up in Tryon Creek State Park for a walk a few weeks back almost by accident. Now, this park is on the top of my list for great spots in Portland. The park is an amazing 650-acre piece of forested land between Lake Oswego and Portland. Once I entered the park, I felt like I had left the …
How to Find a Tudor Revival
Ladd’s Addition is one of my favorite neighborhoods. It’s an area of town that almost reminds me of Europe, with it’s traffic circles and diagonal street design. Ladd’s Addition is also home to some of the best Old Portland architecture you’ll find in town. Walk down any street, and you’ll find a mixture of Old Portland home styles. I took …
It’s a Portland Bungalow, Says Eric
What Kind of House is This? That’s a question I asked myself often when I first moved here. I still vividly remember how I felt when I saw all the old neighborhoods, full of old houses with such character and style. The neighborhoods felt almost magical. I’d heard the terms bungalow, craftsman, and tudor before, but I wasn’t really quite …
Ski Tabor Rising
Ski Tabor appears magically, sometimes when you least expect it. A sudden snowfall, and the streets Mt. Tabor come alive with children, adults and canines playing in the snow. Skis are a great way to get around! The Mt. Tabor Park application for the National Register of Historic Places even references a 1954 map of the park that included a …
Peacock Lane 2016 – A Portland Tradition
The Joy of Peacock Lane It’s not the holiday season for me without a visit to Peacock Lane. I think a lot of other Portlanders feel the same. My favorite time to visit the Peacock Lane holiday light festival is on one of the car-free nights. It just seems more festive without cars and exhaust. People own the street. Christmas …
Discover Portland’s Neighborhood Greenways
Neighborhood Greenways create an excellent bicycling network through our neighborhoods. They meander mostly down quiet, neighborhood streets, where you can leisurely ride to your next destination. They also offer a unique opportunity to get to know our residential neighborhoods as you ride down the streets where people live and play. You really feel like you’re in the neighborhood, sensing its feel and personality. …