Recent Posts by Jason Staats

Three ways to enjoy the Willamette River in Portland this season.

When autumn settles over Portland, the Willamette and Columbia rivers transform into backdrops of misty mornings, glowing sunsets, and crisp evenings. This year, Portland Spirit Cruises invites you to celebrate the season in three unforgettable ways, from spine-tingling Halloween adventures to craft beer and spirits tastings afloat. Spirit of Halloweentown: The Ghostly Voyage There’s only…
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Where To Stay Play Dine Eat Up Valley this Harvest Season in Napa Valley

Just over an hour from the Bay Area, Napa Valley in September is all warmth and wonder. Vineyards stretch gold and green, early-morning crush perfumes the air, and long-table dinners spill into starlit evenings. In St. Helena, the heart of the valley, harvest season is hands-on and wholly immersive. Here’s how to taste, stomp, sip,…
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Where To Play This Week in Portland: Events, Dining & Local Picks

Portlands bridges connect walkable neighborhoods full of food carts, microbreweries, vintage shops, and indie theaters. Festivals animate Pioneer Courthouse Square and Waterfront Park, while nature beckons from Forest Park to the Columbia River Gorge. Portland rewards curiosity, and early September is prime time to explore. 🟢 Where To Eat Dan & Louis Oyster Bar 📍208…
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Where Stay, Play Eat in Boise September Edition

With its tree-lined Greenbelt and the shadow of the foothills always in frame, Boise moves into September with that golden clarity only the high desert can deliver. Whether you’re catching a show under the stars or simply curious what’s cooking downtown, this month is rich with reasons to wander. 🟢 Where To Eat Ansots 1555…
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