Journal

  • Local Pride & Passion: The Story of Portland's Grafletics Apparel

    Founded in 2013, Grafletics has found success by creating apparel that's focused on the passions of people living in Oregon. The story has become a Portland landmark—and its found a wide audience of devote fans.
  • On the news with KGW

    I put my dribbling and drawing skills to the test against Cassidy Quinn on KGW News. The segment below highlights both our Bridgetown Basketball Co...
  • Exploring the Wilderness Areas of Oregon's Coastal Mountains

    Take a north-to-south tour of Oregon's coastal wildernesses, which promise primal adventure within a stone’s throw (or two) of Highway 101 and the North Pacific breakers.
  • High Desert Hiking in Oregon: 5 Perfect Picks for Fall

    It's well into fall, but 70-degree weather means you can take your pick of options for high desert hiking in Oregon. Here, 5 great picks.
  • 5 Hikes With Beautiful Views on the Oregon Coast

    For jaw-dropping views and quad-burning efforts, these five hikes with beautiful views on the Oregon Coast are worth checking out.
  • Great Whites and Great Waves: A Surf Road Trip from Seattle to San Francisco

    Sunsets along a six day solo sojourn from Seattle to San Francisco.   Less than a week before tornadoes struck Manzanita, I stood atop a band...
  • The Best Trail to Tavern Pairings Near Portland

    The view from Angel's Rest, one of Portland's most iconic hikes Situated in the Willamette River Valley, at the base of towering mountains and ...
  • 5 Portland Hikes Perfect for the Kids

    Tackling Dog Mountain and Mt. Defiance is worth bragging about. You may have even tested your mettle by summiting St. Helens or Hood. But while ...
  • Seven Essential Care Products For Your Sneakers

    Keep your footwear looking and smelling box-fresh as the weather turns. Forget the weatherman. Forget your iPhone’s forecasting app. And absolute...
  • Three Great Hikes for Amazing Views of Downtown Portland

    For some breathtaking views of downtown Portland, plus a butt-kicking workout, check out these great urban trails.
  • The Best of the Columbia River Gorge

    Driving across Eastern Oregon toward Portland, Oregon is a midwestern-style ride through arid flats, plastered with acre upon acre of farmland and...
  • Grand Opening Recap: Grafletics Bend

    This past Saturday we hosted a Grand Opening Party for our new store in Bend and we packed the joint! We offered Beer (courtesy of Crux) for the g...