Gabriel is a former digital editor and associate editor at Portland Monthly.

Holidays

The Importance of Ofrendas on Día de los Muertos

Plus: We reach out to local Mexican/Mexican American/Latinx creators, makers, and businesses to help decorate our own ofrenda.

10/05/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Field Notes

Hike of the Month: Crown Zellerbach Trail

Autumn leaves, breezy drives, and creepy vibes just 40 minutes north of Portland

10/04/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Nature

Fall Bird Migrations in Oregon and Where to Watch Them

Raptors, shore birds, and the fan-favorite Vaux's swifts are moving about the skies these days. Here's where to find them.

09/21/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Wine

10 Unmissable Portland Urban Wineries and Tasting Rooms

From garage chic to airy warehouses, Nordic notes to wacky earth-mother vibes, here are our favorites.

09/09/2021 Edited by Fiona McCann With Gabriel Granillo, Katherine Chew Hamilton, Marty Patail, Conner Reed, Margaret Seiler, and Julia Silverman

Field Notes

Hike of the Month: Yakama Nation Mt Adams Recreational Area

Explore Bird Creek Meadows, waterfalls, wildflowers, and more at the 21,000-acre land managed by the Yakama Nation.

09/02/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Travel

These Portland Companies Are Changing the Way We Travel

From how we book a camping trip to how we experience the outdoors, consider these Portland-based companies before you book your next trip.

09/01/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Photography

Show Your Love of Portland's Forest Park and Win Some Gear

But hurry up. Pro Photo Supply’s annual Forest Park Conservancy Photography Contest ends September 3.

08/27/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Outdoors

Looking for a Quick Trip Outdoors? Don’t Sleep on Portland-Area Nature Parks

Explore nature and wildlife at Marquam, Powell Butte, Canemah Bluff, and more.

08/19/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Travel

Is Portland Ready to Travel Again? Modern Adventure Thinks So.

Tourism will come back, but amid the pandemic and overtourism, what is our responsibility to travel ethically?

08/18/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Watersports

Sup, SUPers? Grab Your Board. We're Going Paddling.

Paddle up at Lost Lake, Hood River, Sellwood Waterfront Park, and more.

08/18/2021 By Katherine Chew Hamilton, Fiona McCann, and Gabriel Granillo

Home & Garden

Livingscape Nursery’s New Owners Have Houseplant Tips for You

Tim and Shawna O'Neal also focus on education and highlighting BIPOC artisans at their North Portland store.

08/16/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Outdoors

Bimma Williams on Preparing for Hood to Coast and How Cancer Has Impacted his Life

The Portland-based podcaster and his relay crew have already raised more than $8,000 for Providence Cancer Institute.

08/13/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Outdoors

Beat the Heat with Whitewater Rafting

Get ready to ride the rapids on the North Santiam, White Salmon, the Clackamas, the Deschutes, and the McKenzie Rivers.

08/12/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Politics

The Campaign to Recall Mayor Ted Wheeler Is Sputtering

Campaign staffers say recurring heat waves and the delta variant are to blame for their lack of signatures. Can they still pull it off?

08/11/2021 By Cami Hughes

Field Notes

New Mt. Hood Trails Boast Views and Wildflowers Galore

There's a reason they call it Mt. Hood Meadows.

08/10/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Technology

Portland-Based Tech Startup Sport Source Launches New App

Like an Airbnb of sports, it connects athletes, coaches, and more to gyms and sports facilities.

08/04/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Outdoors

Our 10 Favorite Portland Dog Parks

With 33 patches of off-leash, dog-friendly romping zones in city parks, how do you decide?

07/27/2021 By Rachel Ritchie, Gabriel Granillo, and Fiona McCann

Eat This Now

The 8 Most Mouthwatering Nachos to Try in Portland

Where to get cheesy chips topped with anything from ahi poke to lemongrass beef to mole.

07/23/2021 By Katherine Chew Hamilton

Politics

The Effort to Recall Ted Wheeler Kicked Off Last Week. How's It Going?

Trying to read the tea leaves on the city's mood as signature gathering gets underway.

07/21/2021 By Gabriel Granillo and Julia Silverman

Footnotes

LISTEN: The Bearded Woodworker Dishes on Being a Contestant on NBC's Making It

Portland Monthly news editor Julia Silverman talks with Gary Herd about filming the show during COVID and how Oregon inspires his craft.

07/16/2021 By Gabriel Granillo With Julia Silverman