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Loco Por La Aventura Opens an Outdoor Retail Store in Portland’s Central Eastside

The opening of BaseCamp follows the closure of several outdoor stores in the urban core — but the founders are not deterred by choppy economic waters.

June 27, 2025June 26, 2025 Written by Ellee Thalheimer

Making a Splash

Immersion Research, an industry-leading maker of kayaking gear, has embraced small-batch manufacturing in downtown Hood River.

April 10, 2025 Written by By Ellee Thalheimer

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