Weird museums are my thing, so when we were planning our trip to Portland, Oregon and I learned they had a vacuum cleaner museum, I was all in. “Keep Portland Weird” had the opportunity to earn its stripes. This post…
McMenamins Edgefield – A Fun Weekend Getaway near Portland Oregon
For a great weekend near Portland, Oregon, I suggest you check out a place called McMenamins Edgefield. Whatever you like in a weekend getaway, Edgefield has it. A ☑ boutique hotel ☑ spa ☑ golf course ☑ concert venue ☑…
The Delicious Magic of Portland’s VooDoo Doughnuts
People who knew I was going to Portland, Oregon told me I had to visit VooDoo Doughnuts. A good doughnut or donut always commands my attention. So, the idea that a little dark magic might be mixed in the batter…
Portland Oregon – PDX – Airport Shopping Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This
Shopping in airports is something I don’t get. Besides a meal on layovers, the most I’ve ever purchased at an airport is a bottle of water or candy bar, and yes, toothpaste after TSA has confiscated my lethal tube of…
A Romantic, Remote Lodging Choice Near Crater Lake Oregon
Crater Lake National Park in Oregon is one of the most beautiful destinations in all of the United States. I don’t say something like that lightly. The jaw drops and the mind numbs at the clarity of the lake and…
A Timeless Boutique Hotel in Portland’s Central Eastside
Portland Oregon is home to a number of wonderful hotels, but if you’re looking for a place to stay in Portland’s Central Eastside, you will love the boutique Hotel Grand Stark. We stayed just one night, but we loved it…