Outdoors

Camp Yoshi Wants to Reclaim the Outdoors for Black and Brown Folks

The Portland-based outdoor adventure group curates multi-day adventures with fresh-cooked meals and healing in mind.

10/15/2021 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

Outdoors

8 Ways to Go Camping If You Don’t Own a Tent

Where to rent camper vans, teardrop trailers, and more

08/06/2021 By Cami Hughes and Margaret Seiler

Glamping

Level Up Your Picnic or Campground Cookout with an Asian Hot Pot Meal

Take the steamy restaurant staple outdoors—all you need is a portable burner and some willing helpers.

03/19/2021 By Katrina Yentch

Glamping

4 Great Options for Trailers, Yurts, and Cabins at the Coast

Find distanced lodging at rolling retreats and—they’re back!—state parks.

01/02/2021 By Eden Dawn, Marty Patail, and Margaret Seiler

Winter Adventures

How to Snow Camp like a Champ

Remember the four W’s: a wall tent, a woodstove, some wool duds, and whiskey.

12/22/2020 By Dan Engler

Camping

Hoping to Camp in Oregon State Parks This Summer? You Can’t Book Quite Yet

After COVID cancellations and closures, the state park system is persevering for next year—but needs some time to heal.

10/15/2020 By Ainslee Dicken

#VanLife

Rentable Camper Vans and RVs Pick Up New Fans in the Pandemic

Their usual international clients can’t get here, but rental companies are seeing plenty of interest from locals.

08/13/2020 By Margaret Seiler

Outdoors

Going Camping in Oregon in the COVID Era? Plan Ahead.

As Portlanders head for the hills, they’ll find a patchwork of campground closures and limited services.

06/19/2020 By Margaret Seiler

Sometimes You Just Need a Moment to Get Away

Meet The Vintages Trailer Resort: Whether you’ve had too much us time, could use a little me time, or simply need a change in scenery, they’re here for you.

05/12/2020

S’mores Beat

Summer Camp Is in Limbo, Just Like Everything Else

Will it be “Kumbaya” around a virtual campfire this year?

04/14/2020 By Margaret Seiler

PDX Index

Wanna Play in Oregon’s Great Outdoors This Spring? It’ll Cost You.

Kayakers, hikers, anglers, and RV’ers: prepare to cough up.

02/25/2020 By Julia Silverman

Glamping in Style in the Heart of the Willamette Valley

Meet The Vintages Trailer Resort—from iconic pink lawn flamingos to gooey, campfire-roasted s’mores, any stay at this unique property includes a trip down memory lane…and lots of wine.

02/24/2020