The Anarchists Illegally Fixing the Streets of Portland
Sick of waiting for the local authorities to fix the streets and roads of their pothole-riddled city, a group of self-described anarchists decided to patch the pesky holes themselves, even if it means breaking the law. The Portland Anarchist Road Care (PARC) was founded by a small circle of friends in response to the deteriorating road conditions […]
World’s Smallest Park Is No Bigger Than a Flower Pot
Mill Ends Park, in Portland, Oregon, currently holds the record for the world’s smallest park. With a diameter of just two meters, it only has room for one tree and a few tiny plants, but it’s one of the city’s most popular landmarks. Mill Ends was originally supposed to be the site of a light […]
Portland’s Unique Zoobombing Scene – Grown-Up Racers Riding Tiny Children’s Bicycles
A group of bikers in Portland, Oregon, share the most unusual love of children’s bicycles. Several riders take to the hills of Washington Park every Sunday with a single mission – to speed downhill on tiny kids’ bicycles, after the sun goes down. Seasoned bikers ride at the front of the pack, while beginners follow their […]
Only Allowed to Whistle When Walking: The Quirky Story of the Portland Whistler
Believe it or not, whistling can get you arrested. Robert Smith, better known as The Whistler, in the city of Portland, was actually thrown in jail for disturbing people with his constant whistling and has now been ordered by a judge to only whistle when walking, so he doesn’t annoy businesses and passers-by in any one […]