Mount St. Helens solidified its place in history with a massive eruption on May 18, 1980. Unleashing a pyroclastic flow that killed 57 people, it was the deadliest and most economically destructive...

Some people like to boast about size. Bigger that is. Mill Ends Park in Portland has a different claim to fame. The smallest park in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records, the e...

If you like geocaching, treasure hunts or just the whimsy of finding something overlooked in plain sight -- the Portland Horse Project may be right up your alley. An underground, community-driven m...

Portland loves embracing it’s weirdness, so it should come as no surprise that Oregon as a whole is a little quirky too. From natural phenomenon to manmade wonders, here are some must-see attractio...

If you like it weird, Portland is the place for you. This offbeat Oregon city is getting more than its fair share of limelight lately, and with good reason. Gorgeous gardens, hip foodie hot spots, ...

If you’ve spent any time on Pinterest or Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen a photo of Multnomah Falls. A towering 611 feet tall, it’s one of the most popular waterfalls in the country and just...

Home to nearly 60 breweries and counting, it’s safe to say Portland is a beer town. And the proliferation of micro and nano breweries are showing no signs of slowing down. Busy crafting crisp IPAs ...

Pop culture doesn’t (always) lie: the Northwest is a rainy place. Sure, we get less actual rainfall than lots of other places, but we have more rainy days. From October to June (in a bad year) ther...

Portland’s quirkiness has reached legendary status with an entire show dedicated to the city’s “uniqueness” (see: IFC’s Portlandia), documenting all the bizarre aspects of this small city. From off...

There is a wonderful phenomenon in Portland where miniature, mobile restaurants have proliferated, often gathering in big groups or pods, allowing you to try a number of international and domestic ...