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Tag Archives: Portland
Portland: Essential Day Trips
With spring break just around the corner and fair weather theoretically in our future, it’s time to start thinking about taking advantage of the Pacific Northwest’s best natural features. Whether you’re a senior taking your final spring break or a … finish reading Portland: Essential Day Trips
Posted in Get Off-Campus, Just for Fun, Portland Life, Uncategorized
Tagged astoria, columbia gorge, crater lake, mt. hood, multnomah falls, pacific ocean, Portland, reed college, sauvie island, seattle
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Rose City Yarn Crawl: Unravel Portland
In “Portland Would” news, the fifth annual Rose City Yarn Crawl is underway this weekend! During the next four days fiber enthusiasts (“knitters, crocheters, spinners, and felters”) will disperse throughout the city to check out eighteen separate yarn and craft stores … finish reading Rose City Yarn Crawl: Unravel Portland
Posted in Did You Know?, Events, Get Off-Campus, Just for Fun, Portland Life
Tagged crafts, crochet, felt, knitting, Portland, reed college, rose city yarn crawl, yarn
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Shanghaiers, Saloons & Skullduggery: A Walking Tour of Portland’s Sinful Past
A 21+ event with a bit of an academic twist: Doug Kenck-Crispin, historian for orhistory.com, will be hosting a walking tour of the Portland of yesteryear this Saturday. Before Portland was branded as “quirky” by the Independent Film Channel, it had … finish reading Shanghaiers, Saloons & Skullduggery: A Walking Tour of Portland’s Sinful Past
Posted in Get Off-Campus, Portland Life
Tagged kick ass oregon history, oregon history, Portland, reed college
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Stay Calm! It’s Only Snowing
It’s flurrying in Portland today, which means that all the Southern California transplants and Portland natives are in a state of awe and/or panic. If you’re from the Northeast or the Midwest then you already know the drill, but since … finish reading Stay Calm! It’s Only Snowing
Posted in Just for Fun
Tagged mt. hood, Portland, reed college, snow, weather
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Rainy Day Activities: The Kennedy School
While perusing the internet for all things Portland, as one is wont to do, I recently came across an adorable little blog called Rainy Day Portland: Things to Do With Your Parents and Guests When It Rains. It’s a problem … finish reading Rainy Day Activities: The Kennedy School
Posted in Dining & Food, Get Off-Campus, Just for Fun, Portland Life
Tagged kennedy school, n.e., northeast portland, Portland, reed college
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Bidwell Visits Sauvie Island
With fall here and Halloween upon us, we are looking for more orange! So this previous Sunday, Bidwell and some friends ventured out to Sauvie Island’s pumpkin patch to pick their own. Upon arrival, we were immediately charmed by Sauvie … finish reading Bidwell Visits Sauvie Island
Posted in Get Off-Campus, Just for Fun, Residence Halls
Tagged bidwell residence hall, Portland, pumpkin patch, reed college, reed college residence life, sauvie island, the grove
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Swifts and Sweets
Last Friday evening started out inauspiciously–the Reed van I’d reserved wouldn’t start. After several minutes of sweaty confusion, I finally figured out the problem and we were cruising across the Ross Island bridge up my favorite twisting tree-lined hill street … finish reading Swifts and Sweets
Posted in Get Off-Campus, Residence Halls
Tagged dorm trips, ice cream, Portland, reed college, residence life, swifts
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“I Thought It Was Supposed to Be Rainy Here!”: Your Guide to Portland Weather
Greetings freshmen, transfers, exchange students, and those otherwise unfamiliar with Portland’s unique climate! Many of you may be wondering, or may find yourself wondering over the course of the next month, “what did I buy all of this rain gear … finish reading “I Thought It Was Supposed to Be Rainy Here!”: Your Guide to Portland Weather
Posted in Did You Know?, Portland Life, Tips
Tagged climate, pacific northwest, Portland, Rain, rain gear, summer, umbrellas, weather
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Portland on a Budget: Portland Art Museum
Whether you’re an incoming student making a pre-Orientation trip up to PDX or a current student exploring the city over the summer, there’s always something to do in Portland on a student’s budget.
Posted in Get Off-Campus, Just for Fun, Portland Life, Uncategorized
Tagged art, downtown portland, fun, Portland, portland art museum, portland on a budget, southwest portland
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Portland on a Budget: OMSI
Whether you’re an incoming student making a pre-Orientation trip up to PDX or a current student exploring the city over the summer, there’s always something to do in Portland on a student’s budget.
Posted in Get Off-Campus, Just for Fun, Portland Life, Uncategorized
Tagged omsi, oregon museum of science and industry, Portland, portland on a budget, science, volunteering
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