4 Portland Day Hikes to Escape the Summer Heat Wahkeena / Multnomah Falls Loop. Multnomah is Oregon’s tallest waterfall—and also one of its most visited. Silver Falls State Park. OK, six waterfalls not good enough for you? Oneonta Gorge. Saddle Mountain. How do you stay cool in Portland heat? Ways to Stay Cool in Portland […]

Portland ranked ranked as the second most hipster city in the world according to MoveHub’s International Hipster Index, which combed through 446 cities across 20 countries. When did Portland become hipster? I would say, therefore, that Portland probably began acquiring modern hipster characteristics (small coffeehouses, art galleries, divey rock clubs, thrift stores, craft breweries) in […]

So we should, expect Seattle to have an annual average temp that is 1.4 degrees cooler. The average annual temp in Seattle is 51.6 °F. The average annual temperature in Portland is 53.3 °F. Precipitation is about 38.1 inches per year in Seattle. Is it colder in Seattle or Portland? Seattle averages 38″ of rain […]

approximately 80 miles. Portland is only an hour and a half away from the Pacific Ocean (approximately 80 miles), but driving along the coast can take up to three hours. It’s not a tiring trip, nor a long one, but it’s definitely a breathtaking experience! What is the closest ocean beach to Portland Oregon? Cannon […]

What is Portland Known For? The Saturday Market. Portland is a hodgepodge of everything that’s hip in the US right now, and you can find it all at the Saturday Market. Food Truck Scene. The Arboretum. Thriving Art Scene. Distillery Row. Coffee Like No Other. Foodie Paradise. Bicycle Rides. What is the city of Portland […]

Re: Walking downtown at night…safe? Portland is safe. I live here and walk around at night. But as in all cities, I usually stay off the streets after about 10 PM, unless I am with my 6’2” son. Is it safe to walk around downtown Portland at night? Downtown is very safe for evening walking, […]

Top 10 Best Neighborhoods in Portland Downtown Portland. Goose Hollow. St. Johns. South Waterfront. Nob Hill. Troutdale. Fairview. Sunnyside. Where is the safest place to live in Portland Oregon? If you’re looking for safe, affordable places to live in Portland, check out these five neighborhoods! Eastmoreland. Hosford-Abernethy. King. Northwest District. Richmond. Where should I not […]

OVERALL RISK : LOW. Portland is one of the safest major cities in the United States on virtually any scale and by all criteria. Is Portland safe for tourists? Crime and Places to Avoid in Portland Portland is a safe city for the most part, but that doesn’t mean you should let your guard down. […]

Portland has a low crime rate and most places are extremely safe to travel. This doesn’t mean you can let your guard down completely: Avoid walking alone at night, always be aware of your surroundings, and make good decisions when moving around the city. Is it safe to walk downtown Portland at night? Generally it […]

Portland and Vancouver rated as two most depressed cities in the U.S.: report. A new report ranked Portland and Vancouver, Washington, as tied for the highest rate of depression in the nation. A new report published this week might make you sad if you live in either of the region’s two largest cities. Is Portland […]

Portland, Maine (population 66,000) has had a dramatic resurgence over the last 20 years. Always an important port and manufacturing center, Maine’s largest city is an ideal retirement community – in fact it is often mentioned as one of America’s most livable small cities. Is Portland Maine good for retirement? When it comes to the […]

15 Iconic Portland Dishes and Drinks. Khao Man Gai at Nong’s. Brisket at Matt’s BBQ. The Lebronald Palmer at Deadstock Coffee Roasters. Spanish Coffee at Huber’s. Maple bacon bar at Voodoo Doughnuts. Charcuterie plate at Olympia Provisions. Herring Under a Fur Coat at Kachka. Why is Portland so popular? Portland is a Great City to […]

Hazelwood had the highest number of shootings of any Portland neighborhood in 2020, with 79 reported shooting incidents. Hazelwood had 25 shootings where injuries occurred, also more than any other neighborhood in that data set. Is Hazelwood a good neighborhood? Family-friendly, with a great mix of suburban and urban areas. This neighborhood has easy access […]

Portland’s average summer temp is 76 degrees, and Seattle is 73. Average winter temperatures in Portland are 49 vs 48 in Seattle. Is it colder in Seattle or Portland? As we enter the warm portion of the year, differences between Portland and Seattle temperatures are again becoming evident. Seattle has a far more maritime climate […]

Although almost all of Portland is within Multnomah County, small portions of the city are within Clackamas and Washington Counties, with populations estimated at 785 and 1,455, respectively. What counties is Portland Oregon in? Clackamas County, in north central Oregon, is one of the four counties that make up the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. It […]