After the glorious poutine, of course, boquerones are my favorite snack, but like poutine it is a rare occurrence that you’ll find them on a Portland menu. And a local version used to be nonexistent . . .

Of course the first rule of cooling down is drink cold, cold beer. I’ve got some other ideas too though!

For the second year in a row Heather and I descended upon Astoria, Oregon for the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival.

Nelscott Reef, near Lincoln City, is home to the annual Nelscott Reef Tow In Classic surfing competition. The Classic is Oregon’s only professional big wave surfing contest, and draws competitors from around the world.

Reviews of campgrounds within a couple hours drive of Portland.

Last weekend we visited Astoria, Oregon for Valentines Day weekend . . .

I have exactly two Pixie related early childhood memories.

Storm watching builds up a thirst and appetite.

As luck would have it the weekend we chose to make a trip to the coast featured prime storm watching.

The Tillamook County Creamery Association was established by dairy farmers in 1909, making this year the 100th anniversary of Tillamook Cheese. To celebrate this auspicious anniversary, the folks from Tillamook are throwing their 100th Anniversary Celebration at Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square Friday, July 31st from 10am to 4pm. Tillamook’s mascots, Tillie the cow and Loafy, [...]