Things To Do

Salt & Straw

If you know Lexie, she loves Salt and Straw more than her soon to be husband. He has accepted this and now embraces the love for this fine ice-cream establishment. While they lived in Portland, they frequented the SE Division location to taste the new monthly flavors. Lexie's Favorite: Coffee & Love Nuts Brock's Favorite: Snickerdoodle

Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Burnside

Wings are a staple in the Walkenbach household. That being said, when the Campbell family introduced Brock to Fire on The Mountain during his first trip to Oregon, it instantly became his favorite restaurant in PDX. Lexie's Order: Buffalo Medium wings & Sweet Potato Fries Brock's Order: Lime Cilantro wings with an extra side of Bleu Cheese

Hawthorne Asylum Food Cart Pod

Close to their old stomping grounds in SE Portland, the Hawthorne Asylum Food Carts were constantly in play when it came to the "Where should we go to eat tonight?" conversations. Want a sushi burrito? What about a Philly cheese steak? Whatever you are craving, there is a food cart for it!

10 Barrel Brewing Portland

Bend, Oregon is not only home to Lexie, but to some of the best breweries in the country. Fortunately, 10 Barrel Brewing has a location in Portland and you would being doing yourself a disservice if you didn't stop by for a beer and some Steak + Gorgonzola Nachos (get half fries & half chips). Lexie's Drink Choice: Guava Crush Brock's Beer Choice: Pub Beer

Forest Park

Get lost in over 80 miles of trails just outside of downtown Portland!

Pittock Mansion

Drive or hike to it, Pittock Mansion has the best view of Downtown Portland.

Portland Japanese Garden

Grateful Vineyard

Just a little outside of Hood River, drink some fine wine at the base of Mt. Hood. It doesn't get much better than Grateful!

Cathedral Ridge Winery

Red wine fan?

The Gorge White House

If you only get the chance to visit one place in Hood River, OR, this has got to be it. Not only do the views look like paintings but the bites from Jack's food truck are just as incredible. The wait for food will be long (but worth it), try passing the time with some berry picking or some cider sipping. "Best BLT I have ever had" - Brock

Double Mountain Brewery

Brock and Lexie's favorite brewery in the Gorge! In downtown Hood River OR, you gotta order the "LG Jersey Pie" with an ice cold "Vaporizer".

Ferment Brewing Company

Another brewery... Shocker... This joint is right on the Columbia River Gorge in Hood River, OR. With one of the best patios, this place has a great drink selection and some tasty dishes. Lexie's Food Order: Hummus & Flatbread (add grilled chicken) Brock's Food Order: Classic Cheeseburger

Backwoods Brewing Company

Located on the WA side of the Columbia Gorge and close to Skamania Lodge, this is a great option for beer and pizza.

Angel's Rest Trailhead

Little bit of a calf burner but this hike will give you the ultimate view of the Columbia River.

Tamanawas Falls Trailhead

Brock and Lexie's first hike together that leads to one of many waterfalls you will find in the Gorge.