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Author: Meg Asby

Meg Asby is our Digital Content Director. She is a mom of two in SW Portland and loves nothing better than a cartful of books from Central Library.

I Stopped Stressing About Dinner Thanks to This List

Trying the best restaurants in Portland doesn’t mean leaving the kids behind.

Touring the Hood River Fruit Loop with Kids

Find out which of the wineries are kid-friendly, where to find the petting zoos, and our favorite u-pick farms.

Where to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower with Kids

It’s worth keeping the kids up late for this one.

Oregon Farmers Get Breathing Room, but the Future is Still Uncertain

If your favorite farm hosts events, they need your support now more than ever.

If You Love Pumpkin Patches as Much as We Do, You Should Know We Might Lose Them

A new proposal could severely limit farm events like festivals and pumpkin patches. Here’s what local farmers are saying — and what’s at stake.

Every Week Is Shark Week at Mike Bennett’s New Portland Aquarium

Think aquariums need real fish to be fun? Think again. This magical new Portland spot is part art installation, part scavenger hunt — and totally kid-approved.

How to See Crater Lake on a Budget (and Actually Have a Great Time)

We camped at Diamond Lake, hiked Crater Lake, soaked in Umpqua Hot Springs, and made unforgettable memories—for under $200 total. Here’s how.

Kid-Friendly Fourth of July Staycation (Portland Style)

We list Portland-area fireworks, parades, live music, festivals and more!

This Ultimate Outdoor Adventure is 10/10

Railbike Excursion = Your Perfect Day

PP&R Summer Free for All

Thanks to Portland Parks & Recreation, your summer fun doesn’t have to be expensive.

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