Fall is a lovely time in Portland, and this year, a whole lot more people are finding out why.

Ever since President Donald Trump called the city “war-ravaged Portland,” social media has been awash with images and videos showing a very different picture.

On TikTok especially, “Portland Tok” is taking over, where users are detailing not a war but life in a mid-sized city, with sunny days and a bustling community.

Here are a few that we’ve found (word of warning: Some of these include profanity):

@hey.candace

Welcome to Portland: A green, vibrant, and food-loving place. Here, bikes and buses rival cars, chain restaurants take a back seat, and neighbors garden, build community, and welcome newcomers. When people ask me what it’s like being from here it’s hard to encapsulate in one sen

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