Drugs

Psychedelic Mushrooms Will Be Going Back to Some Oregon Ballots this November

Two dozen counties in Oregon are asking voters to once again weigh in on legalizing psilocybin centers

08/05/2022 By Michelle Harris

Hiking

These Waterfall Hikes Don’t Require a Timed Permit

While you need a permit to reach much of Oregon's waterfall corridor in the Columbia River Gorge, some trails don't take so much planning.

08/04/2022 By Michelle Harris

Wellness

Six Portland Spa Treatments You’ve Never Heard Of (But Might Need)

Check out these local wellness centers for the latest in self-care.

08/04/2022 By Michelle Harris

Heat Wave

A Heat Wave Is Coming for Portland This Week

Here are the places in and around the city that will be opening cooling shelters.

07/25/2022 By Michelle Harris

Vacation

Still Looking to Book that Summer Getaway?

These Airbnbs have some reservations available (but act fast!)

07/25/2022 By Michelle Harris

Q&A

Stuart Wells Joins Portland Audubon as New Executive Director

One of his goals? To increase community involvement in wildlife conservation and education

07/18/2022 By Michelle Harris

Events

20 Totally FREE Things to Do in Portland This Summer

Music, movies, plays, and more: you can catch ’em all for an unbeatable price at these in-city events.

07/12/2022 By Matthew Trueherz, Michelle Harris, and Conner Reed

Vacation

36 Hours in Oregon City

The country’s only vertical street, the Oregon Trail’s terminus and excellent beer

07/07/2022 By Michelle Harris

Summer Fun

The Big Float Is Bringing the Party to the Willamette River for One Last Hurrah

Grab your unicorn floatie and a life jacket for the 10th and final installment of the flotilla fundraiser.

07/05/2022 By Michelle Harris

Heat Wave

Portland's Program to Install Air Conditioning in Low-Income Homes Lags behind Initial Plans

Fewer than 100 units are currently up and running.

06/24/2022 By Michelle Harris

Scenic Drives

The Northern Clark County Scenic Drive Is a Blast to the Past

The 70-mile loop just off I-5 includes a historic homestead, an old grist mill, a museum, waterfall hikes, river swims, and more.

06/23/2022 By Michelle Harris

Greenspaces

A Celebration of Portland Parks

A thank-you note to the hiking trails of Forest Park, the playground of Wilshire and Arbor Lodge, the smell of roses in Washington and Peninsula Parks, and more

06/17/2022 Edited by Julia Silverman By Michelle Harris, Fiona McCann, and Margaret Seiler

Transformations

The Jupiter Hotel Is Ready for Its Next Act

For the past two years, the hotel had served as a quarantine space for COVID-positive people who were homeless. Now it's gotten a refresh and is ready for other hotel guests again.

06/16/2022 By Michelle Harris

Home Remodel

Birds, Bunnies, and Backstory at the Gloriously Restored Isam White House

Once a Nob Hill boardinghouse and restaurant, the Colonial Revival–style Portland home has been lovingly restored by its project-loving designer owners.

06/15/2022 By Michelle Harris Photography by Christopher Dibble