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Bo West Watson

Bo West Watson is a trans and non-binary teaching artist in Portland. They make short erasure poems as well as long stories about icebergs, fanaticism, and the sea. Find them teaching at Portland Community College, or hand-carving and selling wood fidget toys inspired by Oregon’s natural wonders at Beau West Woodworks.

Portland Maker Brews Up Sweetness

February 16, 2022
Oregon native Lee Hedgmon is a master brewer, distiller and budding apiarist who sells her unusual honeys in Portland. She has dedicated her craft to industries traditionally dominated by men, making her mark with wild flavors and experimental methods while raising awareness of talented women and BIPOC brewers. In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2022 and every day, we honor all hard-working women of Oregon, no matter what their passions and pastimes may be. After all, the state’s motto is famously “She... More
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Portland Region , Portland , Artisan Producers , Beer & Breweries , Health & Wellness , Culinary Experiences , Sustainable Travel , Spirits & Distilleries , Eat & Drink ,

Guide to Summer Fun Along Oregon’s Santiam Canyon

July 13, 2021
Cradled among the picturesque peaks of the Cascades flows a haven for water lovers: the Santiam River. Located just 30 minutes from Salem and 90 minutes from Portland, the tributary (along with its North Santiam River offshoot) offers a wide range of activities for locals and travelers alike. Class II and III rapids are made for whitewater thrill seekers, while inner tubers, swimmers and those looking for scenic views might want to relax at Detroit Lake State Recreation Area. More
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Willamette Valley , Mill City , Favorite Trips , Trip Ideas ,

Mt. Hood Alpine Adventure Captured in LGBTQ+ Film

June 3, 2021
They’re here, they’re queer, they’re climbing Mt. Hood. The 2020 film “Who’s on Top?” (directed by Devin Fei-Fan Tau and narrated by George Takei) follows a trio of novice climbers — Stacey Rice, Shanita King and Ryan Stee — as they attempt to summit Oregon’s highest peak. The film is an ode to perseverance in both mountaineering and each climber’s experience as an LGBTQ+ person. More
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Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge , Timberline Lodge , LGBTQ+ , Mountaineering , Outdoor Recreation ,