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Four Family Hikes Near Downtown Portland

Four Family Hikes Near Downtown Portland
Spectacular scenery is a fabulous reason to visit Portland, Oregon with kids. Portland is located just west of both the stunning Mt. Hood and the waterfall-rich Columbia River Gorge. Even if you’re in town for just a few days, squeeze in a quick family hike. Where should you go for your hike? To...
March 9th, 2010 | Portland | Read More

The Best Kids’ Bookstores in Cascadia

The Best Kids’ Bookstores in Cascadia
Cascadia is one of the most-literate regions in North America. Don’t just take my  word for it – check out where Seattle and Portland rank on “America’s Most Literate Cities” — number one and number six, respectively. Arts groups in Vancouver are working on getting the city designated...
February 24th, 2010 | Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Victoria | Read More

10 Family-Friendly Restaurants in Portland

10 Family-Friendly Restaurants in Portland
Lucky you, going to Portland, Ore., with the kids. So many amazing dining spots, and so little time. I’m giving you a quick rundown of my favorite Portland kids-welcome restaurants, from cheap to chic, granola to gut-busting. Kid-friendly restaurants in Portland, Oregon 1. Vita Café. Even meat eaters...
February 23rd, 2010 | Portland | Read More

Portland Pick: Portland Children’s Museum

Portland Pick: Portland Children’s Museum
We’ve been to dozens of children’s museums around the country, but few are as innovative as the Portland Children’s Museum. The staff cleverly imported a creative educational philosophy from Italy — Reggio Emilia — to create a museum that subtly integrates texture and...
February 9th, 2010 | Portland | Read More
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