Willamette

Summer Swim in Lloyd

Portland Summers are getting hotter. There’s no denying it. Each year, as the temperature rises beyond the norm, our city is adjusting to the newfound heat dome that comes for us Pacific Northwesterners every July and August. Many folks plug in a window AC or stay inside with the curtains drawn until the dreaded sun Summer Swim in Lloyd

Portland Rose Festival

Rose Parade Float 2025

If you are new to Portland, you’ll notice a lot of commotion around the city come June. This is when we celebrate the Portland Rose Festival, a month-long event with parades, Queens, carnivals, and of course, prized roses from local gardeners. As the City of Roses, Portland has been highlighting our claim to fame in Portland Rose Festival