The History of Beaverton, Oregon

The History of Beaverton, Oregon

There are a ton of beavers in Oregon. Thousands in fact. These aquatic mammals live and build dams, resulting in lush environments that makes the state so scenic. Nestled at the eastern edge of Tualatin Valley is Beaverton, a quant Oregonian area surrounded by...
Portland Stereotypes That Are Actually True

Portland Stereotypes That Are Actually True

If you’ve ever seen an episode of Portlandia, you know that our city is filled with a wide variety of eccentrics. We reliably make the top 10 of any list of the most hipster cities in America. Every place has a reputation that precedes it — a collection of...
The 7 Best Portland Albums Of All Time

The 7 Best Portland Albums Of All Time

There’s no secret: as far as cities with a thriving music scene go, Portland ranks at the top of the list, holding court with the likes of New York City, Austin, and Nashville. The Pacific Northwest has hosted several best-selling albums and offerings from indie...
The 12 Top Trends in Home Redesign 

The 12 Top Trends in Home Redesign 

The home is the main setting of our lives. Since 2020, we spend 62% of our waking time at home — up 12% since before the pandemic. Obviously, work from home also increased considerably, as did education.  With so much time spent in the house, it may be time to think...
The Founding of Portland

The Founding of Portland

Portland is the city of roses, hipsters, and championship sports, and is renowned for hosting the largest urban forests in the country. A top ten green metropolitan in the United States, our city is the second-largest in the Pacific Northwest, with nearly 660,000...
The Seven Best Places To Camp In Oregon 

The Seven Best Places To Camp In Oregon 

It’s always a beautiful day to go hiking or camping in our state… especially when Oregon is celebrating 100 years of state parks this year! Being an Oregonian and enjoying the outdoors go hand-in-hand. It’s in our DNA. In fact, over 80% of us residents take out our...