• Which farmers markets are worth visiting on Portland's west side?,Amanda Hagen

    Which farmers markets are worth visiting on Portland's west side?

    Beaverton, Cedar Mill, PSU, and Hillsdale are four farmer's markets on Portland's west side, each with a different feel. Beaverton is the largest with the widest vendor mix, Cedar Mill is the smallest and easiest for parking, PSU runs year-round in a walkable downtown setting, and Hillsdale offers a

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  • Why Sustainable Living Feels More Possible in Oregon,Amanda Hagen

    Why Sustainable Living Feels More Possible in Oregon

    One of the things I love most about living in Oregon is that people here care deeply about the outdoors. Not in a performative way. Not in a “perfect homestead influencer” kind of way. More in the everyday choices people make without thinking twice about it — composting food scraps, growing tomatoes

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  • Best Portland Neighborhoods Near Nature,Amanda Hagen

    Best Portland Neighborhoods Near Nature

    One of the things that makes Portland different from a lot of cities is that nature is woven into daily life here. You don’t have to plan an entire weekend getaway to feel outside. In many Portland neighborhoods, it’s already part of your routine. You can finish work and be on a forest trail in ten

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