What's the hike to Punch Bowl Falls on Eagle Creek Trail like, and is it worth the trip from Portland?
The hike to Punch Bowl Falls along Eagle Creek Trail is a 4-mile round trip with roughly 900 feet of elevation gain, following a cliffside path blasted into basalt around 1915. It's one of the most accessible dramatic hikes near Portland, though narrow, unguarded sections make it a poor choice for a
The McMenamins Franchise Keeps Portland Weird
McMenamins is a family-owned chain of pubs, hotels, restaurants, and event spaces with more than 50 locations across Oregon and Washington. What sets it apart is its signature approach to adaptive reuse: taking abandoned or historically significant buildings and restoring them as fully functioning g
Hike the Mirror Lake Trail: An Easy Out and Back An Hour Away from Portland
The Mirror Lake Trail on Mt. Hood is one of the most accessible hikes near Portland, sitting about 90 minutes from the city off Highway 26. The full out-and-back to the lake is 4.3 miles with 666 feet of elevation gain, rated Moderate. Those who want more can continue to Tom, Dick, and Harry Mountai
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