Shamrock Run Portland 15K Race Recap My first legit race of 2017 – the Shamrock Run in downtown Portland. In 2014, John and I ran the 5K. We had
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Shamrock Run Portland 5K Race Recap Yesterday I ran my first 5k event of 2014: The Shamrock Run in Portland. It is a big event with over 30,000 runners
Race for the Roses 10K Recap Race for the Roses is a fundraising event for Albertina Kerr, a non-profit organization that provides services to people with developmental disabilities and
Wildwood, Fir, and Beech Trails at Hoyt Arboretum John and I went on a quick, easy hike at Hoyt Arboretum while the kids were at school as the 2nd
Hoyt Arboretum in Portland Hoyt Arboretum is a living museum of trees and shrubs within Portland’s Washington Park. There are many miles of trails to explore and greenery to
World Forestry Center in Portland Portland’s World Forestry Center is located in Washington Park near the Oregon Zoo. The interactive exhibits are fun for all ages and teach us
International Rose Test Garden in Portland It seems fitting that The Rose City would have the oldest, continuously operated public rose test garden in the United States. The garden
Portland Japanese Garden The Portland Japanese Garden sits within the hills of Washington Park on the old zoo site. The garden opened in 1967 and continues to grow with
The Cullen House in Portland Years after reading the Twilight saga, it’s still the only vampire or werewolf books I’ve read. I admit, I like to read popular series
Touring Pittock Mansion Museum Pittock Mansion was the home of Georgiana and Henry Pittock. It is a grand estate located in the West Hills of Portland with spectacular views