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My wife is at a conference outside of Portland in Clackamas and I came along. I'd like to have suggestions on what to do all day tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday on my own, as I explore the city while she is busy. It is my second time in Portland but I am still very unfamiliar with the city. Your suggestions and stories and must dos welcome!! [more inside]
posted by timpanogos around Portland, OR at 4:06 PM - 10 answers

Dingowife's close friend is going to be in the Seattle area from across the country. We live in Oregon and decided to try to meet up. Friend booked a trip over Eclipse weekend/day without realizing. How bad is it gonna be to try to drive from Eugene to Seattle-area on Friday, and back to Eugene on Sat or Sun? [more inside]
posted by nakedmolerats around Oregon at 4:52 PM - 8 answers

I used airbnb for the first time in February. Stayed in a guy's house in Joshua Tree. It was awesome. The next two times the rate jumped after I booked a place. My questions are: is this normal, and is there any way to avoid it? Sorry if my questions are beginnery, I'm still new to airbnbing. My specific details are below. [more inside]
posted by middlethird around Oregon at 10:53 AM - 19 answers

How do we properly value a parking space we own for rental purposes? [more inside]
posted by pdb around Portland, OR at 3:42 PM - 9 answers

I need to travel from Corvallis to Salem. I've found a route that fits my needs, but I can't be late (I need to be there for a wedding). I've never used Greyhound: is there any likelihood that I might be two hours late?
posted by codacorolla around Salem, OR at 2:21 PM - 16 answers

We're getting a late start on our planning for seeing the eclipse out of Portland (I know, I know). We have two young kids and would like to camp somewhere along the route, but we can't find anywhere within a 5-hour drive that has campsites that aren't in the hundreds of dollars, if there are any at all. What can we do? [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky around Oregon at 4:31 PM - 6 answers

I'm planning a last minute trip to the Oregon coast with an 8 year old for next week probably and maybe a 2nd attempt in 2 weeks. We live in Seattle. We'd want to visit family in Portland for a day or two. We own no camping gear. I want to keep this cheap. Help! [more inside]
posted by k8t around Oregon at 1:24 PM - 12 answers

I'll be attending graduate school at Portland State University starting in September. I understand the rental market in PDX is generally pretty tight, so any tips for how/when/where to scope out rentals between now and September? [more inside]
posted by forkisbetter around Portland, OR at 12:05 PM - 11 answers

Can you recommend a great neighborhood within an hour of Portland (ideally less) on the Washington State side? It could be in Vancouver, Washington, or in any of the small towns nearby. [more inside]
posted by 3491again around Portland, OR at 2:13 AM - 8 answers

What are the best (NY style) pizza places and great vegetarian spots in Portland? Grocery stores too! Alberta Arts district mainly, but city-wide too. [more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith around Portland, OR at 11:12 AM - 9 answers

I was planning to drive with my mother down to see the eclipse in Oregon, but the discussion here has got me rather intimidated. If we stay in Pendleton and try to drive south into the totality area on the morning of the eclipse, are we just going to be stuck in zombie-apocalypse level traffic jam? [more inside]
posted by The otter lady around Oregon at 11:45 AM - 4 answers

My family wants to see the 2017 eclipse. I'd ideally like to be within a reasonable drive of Portland OR (specifically Hillsboro) for the weekend of Aug 19-20. Help me figure out how? [more inside]
posted by fingersandtoes around Oregon at 9:47 AM - 14 answers

Five days in Portland in early May with the extended family and an 11-month-old. Looking for outdoorsy things to do in the Gorge and Mt. Hood areas. [more inside]
posted by liet around Portland, OR at 10:11 AM - 4 answers

I'll be living in the Medford, OR area for ~six months (roughly late June - mid December) for an internship (regular day job hours), and then moving back to Portland. Looking for specific research sources on a couple of alternative ideas to traditional rentals. [more inside]
posted by curious nu around Medford, OR at 3:54 PM - 2 answers

Our beloved 2002 Jetta died on the road yesterday, and we need a replacement. And of course, since I'm a snowflake, details inside. [more inside]
posted by pdb around Portland, OR at 9:52 AM - 34 answers

I am turning 25 on the 25th of November this year (the day after Thanksgiving) and I will be in Portland/Tualatin visiting family. I'd like to do something special to celebrate! [more inside]
posted by jouir around Portland, OR at 9:13 PM - 4 answers

I've just been offered a new job which is great on paper, but the commute has me concerned. Does any one have experience with the Portland to Sherwood, OR commute? [more inside]
posted by Flamingo around Portland, OR at 10:24 AM - 8 answers

We're going to be driving from the SF East Bay to the Oregon Coast (around Lincoln City). In our Younger Days we would do this in one go, but there's a baby in tow now and I don't think she'd appreciate an 10+ hour day in the car. The question is: should we do it in 2 days or 3 days, and where are fun or interesting or pretty or whatever places we stop along the way? [more inside]
posted by brainmouse around Oregon at 11:55 AM - 7 answers

I know some folks who are going to honeymoon in Portland, OR soon. They're arriving in the middle of next week and will be there for 10-14 days. I'd love to be able to point them to cool weird quirky things going on that they may not easily find in tourist magazines etc. They're about 40, not huge on hiking and I'm not sure what styles of music they like. They're already planning to get head-sized donuts at Voodoo and I've rhapsodised at them about Powells. Hope me, hive mind!
posted by rmd1023 around Portland, OR at 9:45 AM - 29 answers

What cool/odd/weird little things can I see or do in Portland OR from now through September 17th? My sis told me about PICA's TBA and I will probably do some of that but I would also be interested in even less mainstream type things. [more inside]
posted by bobobox around Portland, OR at 4:34 PM - 13 answers