Just wanted to give a shout out to Western Display Fireworks. They are a 4th generation…read morefamily-owned business (according to the Astoria Chamber of Commerce). They gave a fantastic fireworks show in Astoria, Oregon this Fourth of July. We had front row seats on the Columbia River and we were very impressed.

Really pretty and lots of parking, walking distance of the main street, but bring bug spray!!read more

When I went to Willamette Park for the first time two days ago, I was blown away (figuratively…read morespeaking). There were plants, trees and flowers as far as the eye could see. For one thing, the trees sure were beautiful to look at. Their leaves reminded me about the beauty of the color green and how it can be cool and friendly (and they still do, as a matter of fact). Also, whenever I looked at the flowers and plants, I smiled when I took notice of how awesome they looked (and still are). As I took pictures of the nature I saw, I was then reminded of Susie Salmon in the 2009 film "The Lovely Bones" and her saying that she liked how a photo could capture a moment before it was gone. Even now, I know what she meant. And when it came to the nature in the green of the plants, the beauty in the flowers and the wonder in the trees, there was something special they all had that nature photographers are able to find. Finally, I highly recommend Willamette Park for all the nature lovers and photographers out there, and I give it five stars as well (although ten stars would be even better).

We come every year and it never disappoints! So many bogo items that you can stock up, profits a…read morelocal church, invest in your community, dinner for neighborhood on July 3rd at 7 with raffle for a kid to sprint 30 seconds and grab fireworks!

Catchers camp we went to that was HELD here. So let me clarify. We had an okay time at camp but…read morelove this field. I love seeing our Hops and I LOVE the Berm and the summer fireworks. This place is great. The logistics of the field SUCK though. Getting in and out after an event is a nightmare. Wtf were they thinking in traffic management and flow?! I sure hope that the new field is going to be much smarter in that. Until then, we will keep on battling the traffic and loving summer baseball nights!

Beautiful, clean stadium, great place to watch a game. The seats are amazingly comfortable, plenty…read moreof width and leg room. Bathrooms are clean. Lots of food options at the several concession stands - hot dogs, nachos, bbq, gluten free sandwiches, philly cheese steaks, chicken tenders, mac & cheese. Not many healthy options. You can see the field from route 26 but when you turn onto NW Cornell, it's another 7-9 minutes to get to the Stadium going around and through back roads. What is the point of this? I'm always amazed when my GPS says 9 minutes when I take the exit but sure enough, it takes that long. Parking is plentiful just make sure you don't park in spots marked "park at your own risk - ball zone" as foul balls definitely hit the parking area behind home plate. If you are there for a Highschool game, getting in and out is easy. If it's an MLB team, plan on a slow drive out of parking and back onto the freeway. Always a fun time!

Exclamations made after visiting: "That was insane!" "That was crazy!" "I can't believe that!"…read more Yes, we went on the 3rd of July and we expected it to be busy, but holy cow! It was shoulder to shoulder people. Our party was separated several times and we were often blocked and unable to move because of the crowd. I have been in mosh pits with less touching. Pros: Parking monitors were on point. Fully staffed in all areas Employees knew everything and offered up answers without having to be asked. As we were talking amongst ourselves about trying to find an item, we were always directed to the correct item by the closest employee who overheard us. 10 cashiers who knew how to use the registers quickly meant that there was NO line for checkout even though the store was packed! Cons: Lots of people Parking lot was filled with anarchists who were excited to ignore traffic laws (customers; not attendants) Could be a pro or a con: No special gimmicky deals like "buy 3 get 1 free" means you get what you get. Clearly the crowds are not enough to keep the crowds away. Unfortunately, our family won't be back. Not because we were wronged or dissatisfied in any way, but because it was too much sensory input for our neurodivergent family members.

We always make the drive to Blackjack Fireworks 2x a year because not only are they super friendly…read moreand literally have the best prices, but they also are knowledgeable about which fireworks work best for the show you would like to put on no matter the size of the audience.

We needed cannon fuse for a big cannon that goes boom we inherited from my father. Unfortunately we…read moreleft it till the last minute and Mean Gene's was the only place locally in Clark County that we could find it. Thanks for saving our New Year's fun, Mean Gene's!

Great prices! Amazing Selection! Open on New Years Eve! Helpful Staff!…read moreFound in Camas Thank you!

My experience at mean gene fireworks might be one of, if not the best customer to employee…read moreinteractions I've ever had. Kevin from mean gene is one of the kindest most supportive individuals I have ever had the experience of talking to. He was extremely helpful with the selection of our fireworks and was very helpful in telling us what not to buy. Am definitely coming back next year and many years to come and I think everyone else should to.

Thanks for the fireworks ! Was able to find what I wanted quick and get in and out. Even on New…read moreYear's Eve

The weather didn't cooperate, but when does it in Oregon? After almost two years of watching the…read morerestoration of the historic Arch Bridge, the Willamette Falls Festival celebrated the reopening of the link between West Linn and Oregon City by the scenic falls. The organizers planned a nice event. A 3-day festival and each day has a different theme: Friday - "An Evening of Arts & Culture" Saturday - "Family fun Day" Sunday - "Get Active Day" The rain put a bit of a damper on some of the activities, but it was still a nice, small town event. In downtown Oregon City, the focus of the festival, you could walk around town to the sounds of a barbershop quartet. There was a small farmer's market on one block and an artisan's market on the next. We saw fireworks Saturday night from the McLoughlin Promenade. On Sunday there is a 5k Fun Run, as well as a run/bike/paddle race starting at Clackamette Park. It is also the official bridge reopening for walkers, bikes and antique cars. We enjoyed this festival all weekend long and one of the highlights for me was taking the trolley tour of Oregon City and West Linn. We were lucky to have the President of the Old Willamette Historical Society as our guide. Very informative and just a lovely way to continue to learn more about our local area. Many of the historic homes in the area, on both sides of the river, were also open expanded hours and volunteers in period costume were there to provide information, assistance and a dose of fun. The Arch Bridge will officially open to traffic at 5:00a on Monday.

it was wonderful that was great food and dancing. Also a fantastic jet boat ride I think so very…read moremuch for the wonderful fun festival.

Best prices and largest selection I've ever seen. They are…read moreabout supporting the community and give back! Don't go to TNT you will get ripped