Destinations

Going Dutch

What Portland Can Learn from Amsterdam’s Swimming District

A former naval harbor has much to teach about public joy, civic change, and life at the water’s edge.

07/29/2026 By Willie Levenson

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Modern A-Frame on Mount Hood

Sitting on 1.56 acres, this A-frame is large, light-filled, and luxe, with two outbuildings and its own wellness compound.

07/17/2026 By Melissa Dalton

Beaver State Bucket List

The Ultimate Oregon Coast Road Trip on Highway 101

Take a week and do it right.

07/14/2026 By Margaret Seiler

Eat Stay Play

A Visitor’s Guide to Mount Rainier

The best hikes, waterfalls, and viewpoints within Washington’s first national park.

06/23/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Eat Stay Play

A Summer Visitor’s Guide to Oregon’s Three Sisters

Best hikes, nearby lodges, and mountain-view lakes.

06/15/2026 By Matt Wastradowski

Eat Stay Play

A Summer Traveler’s Guide to Mount Hood

Huckleberry milkshakes, family-friendly hikes, and the ultimate weekend backpacking trip.

06/10/2026 By Isabel Lemus Kristensen

Serenity Now

In Search of Seclusion on the Olympic Peninsula

During summer, quiet can be scarce—unless you know where to look.

06/08/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Fly Away

These Are All the Nonstop Destinations from PDX

PDX is wonderful. The same can't be said for other airports. Here are all the destinations that won't force you to wait around to change planes.

05/21/2026 By Portland Monthly Staff

Ups & Downs

Millions of People Visit Oregon Volcanoes Every Year. Why?

Beyond the draw of their waterfalls and wildflowers, mountains remind us of our own resilience.

05/20/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

What a Blast

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play Around Mount St. Helens

Pyroclastic mounds, pumice plains, lava tubes, big burgers, and juicy hucks.

05/18/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson

Transit Trip

We Hiked Dog Mountain with the Stevenson Free Shuttle

And met some very nice dogs on the bus.

05/01/2026 By Margaret Seiler

Transit Trip

We Took a Day Trip on the Bus to Newberg and Dundee

Wine, walks, a Quaker cemetery, and presidential lore await.

03/31/2026 By Margaret Seiler

Long Story Short

At 80, Photographer Sergio Ortiz Is Still Seeking Wonder

The tour guide, raised in the South Bronx and an Oregonian since 1979, remains in awe.

02/17/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson Photography by Michael Novak

Sports

The Mount Hood Stunt Bag Where Olympic Snowboarders and Skiers Train

On an inflatable slope in the forest, elite athletes finesse their tricks.

02/04/2026 By Amelia Arvesen

Oregon Is for Lovers

Our Favorite Romantic Getaways in Oregon

In-room soaking tubs? Sprawling ranch? Luxurious coastal spa? Take your pick.

02/02/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Portland Monthly Staff

Transit Trip

We Took the Express Bus to Hood River to Play in the Gorge

There’s a lot to do in this summer town during its sleepy season.

01/27/2026 By Margaret Seiler

Concerts

The Best Music Festivals in Portland and Across Oregon

Project Pabst, Pickathon, Aminé’s Edgefield party, and the Blues Fest are just a fraction of the state’s robust festival circuit.

01/20/2026 By Matthew Trueherz

Bucket List

Our Top 10 Trips to Take in 2026

The plane tickets to nab, the ultra-cute inns to book, and the meals to reserve around the country and beyond.

01/12/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Portland Monthly Staff

Let It Snow

Where to Sled, Snowshoe, and Play in the Snow in Oregon

These are our favorite spots for powder playtime, plus all you need to know about sno-park permits.

01/05/2026 By Julia Silverman, Gabriel Granillo, and Portland Monthly Staff

Eat, Stay, Play

A Guide to the Ultimate Bend Winter Trip

Ski runs and sled dog rides by day, drag shows and 32-ounce porterhouses by night.

12/17/2025 By Cathy Carroll

Portland Monthly

Destinations

What Portland Can Learn from Amsterdam’s Swimming District

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A Summer Visitor’s Guide to Oregon’s Three Sisters

A Summer Traveler’s Guide to Mount Hood

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These Are All the Nonstop Destinations from PDX

Millions of People Visit Oregon Volcanoes Every Year. Why?

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