PP&R Summer Free for All

Thanks to Portland Parks & Recreation, your summer fun doesn’t have to be expensive.
You Won’t Believe This Paved Tunnel Hike with Gorge Views

Stroller-friendly never looked this good!
You Won’t Believe This Hike is Family-Friendly
I was completely surprised by how kid-friendly the Beacon Rock trail is. We even saw a three-year-old tackling it—though I’d say it’s best for ages 7 and up. The railing […]
Forget Roses. Here’s How to Really Celebrate Mom

Here are 14 ways to celebrate Portland moms at every price point.
Go Chasing Waterfalls on These Spectacular Kid-Friendly Hikes

It’s waterfall season, y’all.
5 Dog-Friendly Places to Eat After a Gorge Hike (Kid-Approved!)

Here are our five favorite post-Gorge-hike food stops, complete with what to order.
Something Fun Every Day in April: Download Our Free Printable Family Events Calendar

For all our analog parents!
27 Budget Date Night Ideas with Your Sweetie

Here are plenty of wallet-friendly ways to invest in your relationship, almost all under $12 per person.
Remember When We Almost Lost Your Favorite Pumpkin Patches? Now’s the Time to Act.

Last summer, Oregonians spoke up and saved their favorite farms. Now, a new bill—HB 4153—will determine whether pumpkin patches, berry picking, and farm visits can continue for generations to come.
Sylvan Highlands Has it All, Including Great Schools

Tucked into Portland’s West Hills, Sylvan Highlands offers a rare blend of deep-forest calm and big-city convenience.