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Portland Caters to Pet Needs

Portland, OR, is a pet lovers paradise. The city boasts an impressive array of dog amenities. Few major cities can claim more than 32 leashless dog parks and hundreds of pet day cares, dog-sitters, veterinarians, trainers, bakeries, photographers, groomers, boutiques, boarders, pet-friendly restaurants and other common pet services. Impressed? It gets better. Portland's pet-friendly climate has created a happening pet-business scene. There are nutritionists, holistic medicine practitioners... Read More »
Windsurfing on Portland's lakes

In Portland, Great Outdoors Is Way of Life

Portland is natural paradise, blessed with 37,000 acres of green space, scenic rivers, towering Mount Hood as a backdrop and the Pacific coastline nearby. Whether kayaking, windsurfing, cycling or simply a quiet after­noon tossing a Frisbee with the kids in a neighborhood park, residents find a way to bond with nature. The area boasts more than 40 18-hole golf courses and scores of tennis courts. Organized sports like soccer are main­stays for young and old alike. And increasingly,... Read More »

Jesuit High School Crusaders in Beaverton, OR Famous for Football

Within the Portland metropolitan area is the city of Beaverton, OR, and Beaverton is home to the successful Jesuit High School football team. In June 2007, Sports Illustrated rated Jesuit as the No. 1 high school athletic program in the nation, citing success both on and off the field. The Crusaders have enjoyed many gridiron accomplishments throughout the years and have rumbled through a number of undefeated seasons.  Read More »

Ditch the Cake for Voodoo Doughnuts

For eclectic couples looking for a unique place to say 'I do', look no further than Portland's Voodoo Doughnuts. This little doughnut shop owned by two best friends has recently added wedded bliss to the menu of unusual items they sell. Couples wanting an intimate service of close friends and family can be married by a locally ordained minister inside Voodoo's chapel. A Voodoo wedding will also allow more money in the honeymoon budget with its affordable wedding packages and... Read More »