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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PDX PHD: Make Yourself Smarter

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

How to spend your free time this month.

05/20/2011

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Five Questions For… Vanessa Veselka

The Portland author reads from Zazen, her surreal and scintillating first novel, at Powell’s on June 13.

05/20/2011 By Zach Dundas

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The Perfect Party: June 2011

People we’d most like at our dinner table this month

05/20/2011

Culturephile

Home Maker

Crafter and writer Susan Beal offers two new guidebooks for a generation rediscovering the excitement of the handmade.

05/20/2011 By Anne Adams

Eat & Drink

Review

The Rise of the Small

Portland’s microbaking scene is cooking in unexpected places.

05/20/2011 By Karen Brooks

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Peak Sheep

Skyrocketing lamb prices leave Portland foodies feeling fleeced.

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.

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Food Fixer

Restaurateur Kurt Huffman stirs up Portland dining.

05/20/2011 By Zach Dundas

Savor

Fruit and the Sea

Din Din’s Courtney Sproule tarts up a simple salmon fillet with local gooseberries.

05/20/2011 By Deena Prichep

Pour

Tea Thyme

An Ethiopian take on iced tea adds refreshing herbal flavor to your summer days.

05/20/2011 By Deena Prichep

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

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

110 Portland cops fight for 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

Plant Summer Veggies

05/20/2011 By Kate Bryant

Feature

Secret Gardens

With a freewheeling spirit and a small army of fervent plant geeks, the McMenamin brothers have casually cultivated some of oregon’s most stunning gardens.

05/20/2011 By Kate Bryant

News & City Life

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Army of Ones

Self-help star Chris Guillebeau brings his nation of nonconformist disciples to Portland.

05/20/2011 By Audrey Van Buskirk

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Hot Wheel

A local inventor hopes his one-wheeled motorcycle will revolutionize transportation.

05/20/2011 By Melanie Glass

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Gridiron Dreams

In football’s shadows, some play for love and some hope for glory.

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

Port of Call: Manzanita

05/26/2011 By Rachel Ritchie

Cover Story

70 Ways to Discover the Oregon Coast

X Marks the Spot

05/25/2011 Edited by Kasey Cordell

Article

Oregon Coast Guide: X Marks the Spot for Naturalists

Port of Call: Bandon

05/20/2011 By Kasey Cordell

Article

Oregon Coast Guide: X Marks the Spot for Families

Port of Call: Newport

05/20/2011 By Martin Patail

Article

Oregon Coast Guide: Coast Quest

Roll the dice and try to be the first to make it from Astoria to Brookings.

05/20/2011

Trail of the Month

Mount Defiance

Activity: Hiking | Distance: Approximately 10 miles | Rating: Quad-Exploding

05/20/2011 By Brian Barker

Article

Oregon Coast Guide: X Marks the Spot for History Buffs

Port of Call: Astoria

05/20/2011 By Martin Patail

Long story [short]

The Architect

Kengo Kuma, 56

05/19/2011 By Randy Gragg