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A woman swims in the swimming hole beneath Punchbowl Falls.

Make a splash at these swimming holes in the Portland area

When summer is laying the heat on thick, make a beeline for the water — but choose carefully. Here, we’ve listed only the best spots to swim.

August 8, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

A modern house with elegant landscaping and stonework sits elevated off a street, with a cotton candy pink sunset in the background.

Real Estate

Parade of Homes puts high-end Pacific Northwest architecture, design on display in Southwest Washington

The event, presented by The Building Industry Association of Clark County, will showcase three houses at a single site, Sept. 6-22.

August 19, 2024

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Ben McBee

Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge's visitor center sits on a flat hill overlooking wetland habitat dried out during the summer.

Travel and Outdoors

Hike of the Month: Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge

Diverse habitats support an abundance of flora and fauna at the edges of nearby cities.

August 19, 2024

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Ben McBee

A group of people gather for an outdoor, educational session at Rad Myco.

Culture

Rad Myco returns to Brown Bottle Farm for its 2024 festival

The four-day celebration of mushrooms and lichens takes places on the Mulino, OR, farm from Thursday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 29.

August 20, 2024

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Michael Beausoleil

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Events

The Sports Bra winds up for 3rd annual Pride Block Party

The Northeast Portland pub that only shows women’s athletics has a stacked lineup of activities.

July 17, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

Two men and two women are seated at a table in a restaurant with plates of food in front of them. They're smiling at the camera.

Culture

Would you eat dinner with 5 strangers? Timeleft wants to help you make friends in Portland

The app uses an algorithm to match like-minded locals and arranges meet-ups at restaurants of its choosing.

July 17, 2024

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Cambrie Juarez

Cirque du Soleil performers form a human tower, while one in the foreground holds a large teeter totter.

Events

Catch high-flying acrobatics under the big top with Cirque du Soleil

The touring show “Kooza” will run from Wednesday, Aug. 21 to Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Portland Expo Center.

July 18, 2024

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Ben McBee

A red highland cow lifts its chin just above a wire fence looking for treats.

Travel and Outdoors

Head up to Highland Farms to meet a herd of ‘hairy coos’

The property on the way to Mount Hood offers animal tours, hosts private events, and has Airbnbs to reserve for your next getaway.

July 18, 2024

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Ben McBee

A hand pulls a six pack of Migration Brewing's Straight Outta Portland out of a store refrigerator. The cans are a white/silver and another six pack to the right is light blue.

Food

Local libations: A round of Portland-centric craft beers

A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Portland nod there — these craft beers found around PDX take local pride seriously.

July 22, 2024

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Monica Garske