Category Archives: Photo Galleries

Scenes from the 2013 Grand Floral Parade

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Mike

One of the great advantages to living within walking distance of downtown is accidentally wandering into a major event while on a leisurely stroll. While other people had to endure serious traffic and parking hassles, its nice to enjoy an … Continue reading →

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A Walk in Reed Canyon

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Mike

A lot of Portlanders think of Reed College as a closed campus, or at least a campus they’d rather avoid. That is unfortunate, because hidden on the campus is a Portland treasure, Reed Canyon. An excellent example of an urban … Continue reading →

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Portlandia in Pictures: The Former Berry Botanic Garden

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Mike

The Berry Botanic Garden began life as the property of Rae and Alfred Berry, with Rae, an avid plant collector, being the driving force behind the creation of the garden. They chose the property due to its diverse habitats (including … Continue reading →

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Portlandia in Pictures: Elk Rock Garden of the Bishop’s Close

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Mike

In addition to having one of the coolest names of any garden anywhere, the Elk Rock Garden of the Bishop’s Close is also one of the quietest, least-visited gardens in the city. Located at the dead-end of Military Road in … Continue reading →

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Portlandia Park Tour: Johnson Creek and Westmoreland Parks

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Mike

Westmoreland and Johnson Creek Parks in Southeast Portland are very different parks, but they have one thing in common: Crystal Springs Creek. The creek’s headwaters are a mile or two northeast of the parks in a canyon on the Reed … Continue reading →

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Fall in Portlandia

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Mike

Every season brings it own special charm to Portlandia, and fall is no exception. The incredible green-on-green of summer gives way to a range of fall colors that many people didn’t know existed until they moved here. Bright yellows, fiery … Continue reading →

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Crater Lake National Park

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Mike

Crater Lake National Park is (surprisingly) Oregon’s only national park, and also one of the first national parks to be created. The magnificent blue lake fills the caldera of Mt. Mazama, a volcano that erupted 7700 years ago and collapsed … Continue reading →

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Day Tripping: Latourell and Upper Latourell Falls

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Mike

Most guidebooks designed for visitors to Portlandia, in an effort to cram in all the area has to offer in a few days, will list the Columbia River Gorge as a “must-see” day trip. It most definitely is. The problem … Continue reading →

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Portlandia in Pictures: Sellwood Bridge and Mela Building

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Mike

During the 1920s, Portlandia was in the middle of a bridge-building boom. Several of Portland’s iconic bridges were built in this period, including the Sellwood Bridge. Since it was several miles south of downtown, the bridge was built with only … Continue reading →

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Portlandia Park Tour: Sellwood Riverfront Park

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Mike

This post is the first in a new series, where we endeavor to visit every park in Portlandia. A tall order, to be sure, but what better way to spend your time? Parks are a crucial link to nature for … Continue reading →

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