A group of intergenerational mall walkers in Portland makes exercise performance art

NPR | By Deena Prichep

Published May 3, 2026 at 7:06 AM CDT

In Portland, Oregon, an intergenerational group has started a joyful weekly mall walking tradition, complete with colorful costumes.

Deena Prichep

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