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Family Amenities Abound in Gladstone

This small, 4-square-mile Clackamas County city knows how to show up big for kids and families. In 2006, city leaders decided to convert a space that was once a Thriftway […]

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Find a True Community in the Mt. Scott-Arleta Neighborhood

Mt. Scott-Arleta (from Duke Street to Foster Road, between Southeast 60th and 82nd Avenues) has a lot of character. An offbeat mix of century-old homes and new construction welcome more […]

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Roseway Neighborhood is Full of Old-Fashioned Charm

While this roughly square-shaped, Northeast neighborhood may be overshadowed by its more well-known districts close by — Cully to the north and west and Rose City Park and Hollywood to […]

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Slow Living Awaits—Make Sauvie Island Home, Just 20 Minutes from Portland

If a rural, slow-paced life sounds ideal, but you can’t bear to be far from the buzz of Portland culture, Sauvie Island offers the perfect compromise. With just over 1,000 […]

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Ask for These Fun Experiences for Kids Instead of More Stuff

If you really, seriously don’t need any more stuff, ask grandparents and relatives for these fun kid activities that will build core memories. (Or give them to your own kids!) […]

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Family-Friendly Sledding, Skiing and Snowboarding in Oregon

Looking to have some family fun in the snow this season? There are plenty of ways to enjoy the powdery stuff in Oregon—from sledding, to snowshoeing to skiing—whether you're a pro or a total beginner....
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Head South for the Winter to this Oregon Town

Ashland packs a cultural punch throughout the year, including the winter months, making this town well worth the 4.5-hour drive from Portland. Family Activities Ashland’s Festival of Light kicks off […]

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Winter is the Best Time to Visit the Oregon Coast

We love the Oregon Coast in the winter: all the big-wave beach drama without the crowds and traffic. It’s perfect for a holiday-themed change of scenery!...
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A North Pole Experience at This Columbia Gorge Town

Forget the North Pole. This Columbia River Gorge town is one of the most happening spots for the holidays....
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This Town Gets a Major Glow-Up Each Winter

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