70 Ways to Discover the Oregon Coast

70 Ways to Discover the Oregon Coast It's time to plan your latest coastal adventure! We've combed every square mile from Astoria to Brookings to find all the action and attractions worthy of entering into your family fun.

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

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Book Bound

Students enrolled at the Independent Publishing Resource Center discover a write of passage.

05/20/2011 By Ryan Donaldson

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Scene & Heard: A PNCA Student Makes Money the Old-Fashioned Way

Cassandra Stemler wants you to watch your spending very closely.

05/20/2011

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Off Hours: June 2011

The Rose Festival is coming soon—so is Chelsea Handler!

05/20/2011

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Five Questions For… Vanessa Veselka

Vanessa Vaselka creates a dystopian version of Portland, that's not really Portland.

05/20/2011 By Zach Dundas

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The Perfect Party: June 2011

We'd break out the good china for these local dignitaries—except Sheela.

05/20/2011

Culturephile

Home Maker

With Portland's prevailing DIY ethos a fact of life, it's no wonder we're embracing author Susan Beal's crafty ways.

05/20/2011 By Anne Adams

Eat & Drink

Review

The Rise of the Small

Good things come in small packages—especially when it comes to local baked goods.

05/20/2011 By Karen Brooks

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Peak Sheep

In which we explain why your gyro is getting a bit spendier.

05/20/2011 By Benjamin Tepler

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Word on the Street: June 2011

Let's blame it all on the Food Network.

05/20/2011

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Food Fixer

Kurt Huffman has his hands in more eateries than Zagat.

05/20/2011 By Zach Dundas

Savor

Fruit and the Sea

Does your salmon need more whimsical elements? Bring on the gooseberries!

05/20/2011 By Deena Prichep

Pour

Tea Thyme

Restaurateur Alem Gebrehiwot ably demonstrates that there's more to tea than Lipton's.

05/20/2011 By Deena Prichep

Article

Cellar Notes: Best buys for spring/summer

We've got three sweet deals on worthy wines for under $15.

05/20/2011 By Condé Cox

Eat Here Now

Introducing: Aviary

Ambitious entrees are always in season at Aviary.

05/20/2011 By Karen Brooks

Editor's Note

Editor’s Note: Parks Near and Far

Reflecting on Zari Santner's three-decade career at Portland Parks

05/20/2011 By Randy Gragg

Health & Wellness

ESSAY

To Protect and Serve

A collection of cops continues to seek medical benefits for ailments incurred while on the job.

05/19/2011 By Lee Van Der Voo

Home & Real Estate

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Plantwise: What’s Growing this Month

Dust off your hoe and get thee to the garden!

05/20/2011 By Kate Bryant

Feature

Secret Gardens

The brothers McMenamin extend the same care and devotion to tending their gardens as they do their taps.

05/20/2011 By Kate Bryant

Long story [short]

The Architect

The man tasked with designing the next big expansion at the Portland Japanese Garden talks of earthquakes and architecture.

05/19/2011 By Randy Gragg

News & City Life

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Army of Ones

Do Portlanders really need lessons in being even more unconventional?

05/20/2011 By Audrey Van Buskirk

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Hot Wheel

The micro-cycle might be the next big thing in urban commuting.

05/20/2011 By Melanie Glass

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Gridiron Dreams

Amateur football in these parts sports a different kind of celebrity.

05/20/2011 By Martin Patail

Style & Shopping

Prêt-À-Portland

Back Stroke

This summer's swimwear goes retro.

05/20/2011 By Eden Dawn

Travel & Outdoors

Article

Oregon Coast Guide: X Marks the Spot for Foodies

A stopover in Manzanita promises a cornucopia of culinary delights.

05/26/2011 By Rachel Ritchie

Cover Story

70 Ways to Discover the Oregon Coast

From north to south, we've picked the coastal treasures worth a visit.

05/25/2011 Edited by Kasey Cordell

Article

Oregon Coast Guide: X Marks the Spot for Naturalists

Nature buffs and fresh-air fiends will find the sightseeing in Bandon to be special indeed.

05/20/2011 By Kasey Cordell

Article

Oregon Coast Guide: X Marks the Spot for Families

Yes, there's a fabulous aquarium and plenty of Rogue ale. But families have more in store for them on their next trip to Newport.

05/20/2011 By Martin Patail

Article

Oregon Coast Guide: X Marks the Spot for Outdoor Adventurers

Whether it's the pounding surf you crave, or another piece of pie from the Port Hole Cafe, Gold Beach abounds with distinctive distractions.

05/20/2011 By Kasey Cordell

Article

Oregon Coast Guide: Coast Quest

If you can't commit to a coastal jaunt, you can at least play the game.

05/20/2011

Trail of the Month

Mount Defiance

Visit the highest point in the Columbia River Gorge for a stunning variety of views.

05/20/2011 By Brian Barker

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PDX Index: Portland Parks

Expand your knowledge of local recreation areas.

05/20/2011 By Melanie Glass

Article

Oregon Coast Guide: X Marks the Spot for History Buffs

Add an educational element to your getaway by patronizing points of historical significance in Astoria.

05/20/2011 By Martin Patail