Below is a live map showing you where you can see the Northern Lights here in Oregon or Washington based on the current KP-Index. You’ll see that here in Portland we need a KP-Index of at least 7 even to begin to get a chance to see the Aurora Borealis. That is a geomagnetic storm […]
Northern Lights In Oregon Tonight? Washington Too?
Military Jets Over Portland Today Explanation
Portland has its very own local Military Fighter Jet Squadron, the Redhawks. You often hear them and then see them flying over the city. High Resolution Photo (zoom in on the tail wing) I recall my first visit to Portland and hearing a very loud obvious military jet, something I was not used to in […]
Halloweentown in Oregon – St. Helens Month Long Event
Spirit of Halloweentown: An Oregon Halloween town on the Columbia River with a month-long Halloween themed festival celebration! Located in the Pacific Northwest city of St. Helens where Haloweentown, the Disney movie was actually filmed. 2018 Update Spirit of Halloween Meeting for Vendors, Merchants, and other interested folks will be July 25th at 5:30 City […]
Best Hiking Gear Backpacking Equipment for a Day Hike
What hiking supplies do you need for a one day hike? There are many beautiful one day hikes here in Oregon and we have the best backpacking gear, accessories and supplies needed for a beginner hiker in search of the basic required equipment and apparel for day treks that do not demand multi day camping […]
46 Reasons Not To Move To Portland 2018 Edition
Seriously, do not move here. Well, I’ll first state that I am a Californian transplant. I moved to Portland, OR from Oakland, CA where I was born and raised and eventually pushed out by gentrification. I had no choice but to move to the cheaper, cleaner, greener, sweeter, more tree’d up, sales taxless city of […]
Best Portland Weather Information, Maps, Radar, Storm Tracker
With Oregon being such a volatile weather climate with constantly changing conditions from safe to hazardous, it’s a good idea to have a plethora of information right at your finger tips. Sure you may have one of these, but is it enough? Here I have cataloged the best possible weather maps for you from Doppler […]
Earthquake Survival Kit, First Aid & Emergency Supplies List
Be prepared to survive any major earthquake or natural disaster that can leave you without government assistance or aid for days to weeks at a time with this ultimate earthquake kit checklist of survival items for the big one. Earthquake Preparation Kit Supplies Of course you want to be prepared for an earthquake and maybe […]
PDX Santa Con Dates and Locations in Portland
Portland, the city that can’t just have one Santa Con. There are 3 every year so get ready. Things to know? Dress up! Buy a full Santa Suit. Some Portlanders are always looking for a reason to be angry so if you half ass it and only wear a hat, you will have people talk […]
Postmates Promo Code qnak – Free Delivery In Portland
By now you’ve probably heard of Postmates and the free delivery credit promo code. Let’s cut to the chase. This promotional code will get you a free $10 delivery credit on your first order. You can’t say no to that! Free Delivery Promo Code: qnak What is Postmates? Postmates is kind of the “Uber” of […]
Hobo Spiders In Portland
Portland is known for it’s rain, clouds, food carts, hipster smash and all, but a lesser known fact is that Portland has HOBO SPIDERS(aka Tegenaria Agrestis). Poisonous flesh rotting Hobo friggen Spiders. In your house. On your bed. In your cereal. Kidding. Maybe? They are indeed here and in the numbers. For the most part […]