Outdoors

This Month, Portland Monthly Explores—and Helps—Forest Park

Every copy sold benefits the city’s 5,200-acre icon of urban wilderness.

05/19/2017 By Zach Dundas

Forest Park: Boozy Backyard

Skyline Tavern: The Forest Park Block Party

If Pioneer Courthouse Square is Portland's living room, this hideaway is its boozy backyard.

05/15/2017 By Kelly Clarke

Forest Park

Portland boasts the wildest city park in the nation. From hidden hikes to essential gear, here's everything you need to know.

05/15/2017 Edited by Benjamin Tepler

Forest Park: Freak of Nature

A runner sets out to complete the entire length of Forest Park's trademark track.

05/15/2017 By Ramona DeNies

Forest Park: The Future

After decades of dreaming, big shifts—from a shiny visitors center to mountain bike trails—await the city's crown jewel.

Forest Park: Long Story Short

From homeless camps to cat-eating coyotes, the park's only full-time ranger reflects on six years in Portland's signature greenspace.

Forest Park: Gear Guide

From a lightweight headlamp to waterproof socks, here's the local gear to pack for your epic treks.

Forest Park: Flora & Fauna

There's the mundane. And then there's the majestic.

05/15/2017 By Elise Herron

Forest Park: Largest Forested What?

Here's proof.

05/15/2017 By Marty Patail

Editor's Note

Not exclusively, but certainly.

05/15/2017 By Zach Dundas