Field Notes

A Magical Old-Growth Forest Hike Just an Hour from Portland

The Old Salmon River Trail promises towering trees, carpets of moss, and a perfect pool for a dip.

06/25/2024 By Ellee Thalheimer

Full Circle

The Time I Hiked 93 Miles around Mount Rainier

Circling a volcano on foot is a singular Pacific Northwest experience.

06/04/2024 By Rebecca Jacobson

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Whimsical Cabin Once Owned by Pratt & Larson's Founders

And yes, the century-old Mount Hood home is filled with gorgeous tile.

05/20/2024 By Melissa Dalton

Hasta Luego

This Gresham Company Offers Guided Outdoor Trips in Spanish

Loco por la Aventura aims to get more Portlanders who are Hispanic or Latino “vibing with nature.”

04/15/2024 By Ellee Thalheimer

Glow Up

Cosmic Tubing Is the Mood-Enhancing Activity You Need

Find neon lights, party tunes, and a jolt of joy on Mount Hood’s snowy slopes.

02/27/2024 By Rebecca Jacobson

Ski Trips

Beyond Hood: Is Anthony Lakes Worth the Drive?

Find a beer yurt, a rollicking saloon, and the highest base elevation in the state at this laid-back Eastern Oregon ski area.

01/05/2024 By Margaret Seiler

Pray for Snow

Cheap Skiing? Not While Oregon Budget Ski Spots Still Closed

Just three of the state’s resorts have opened.

01/04/2024 By Rebecca Jacobson

Real Estate

Property Watch: Once a Station for Flying Buses, Now a Modern Ski Condo

Its historic lodge in Government Camp was once the base of the Mt Hood Skiway aerial tram.

11/28/2023 By Melissa Dalton

Camping

Camping in the Era of Fire Bans

Here’s how to plan for camping trips without campfires.

04/04/2023 By Matt Wastradowski

Ski Trips

Beyond Hood: Hoodoo

Hoodoo Ski Area near Central Oregon is the not-so-hidden gem of the Santiam Pass.

03/15/2023 By Sam Stites

Family Fun

6 Lessons Learned from Snowshoeing with a Baby

Simple advice for keeping your little adventurer safe, warm, and happy during winter excursions.

02/27/2023 By Sam Stites

Politics

Lawmakers Consider Bill to Protect Oregon’s Outdoor Industry from Lawsuits

Senate Bill 754 would put Oregon in line with its neighbors by bolstering businesses’ ability to enforce liability waivers, but opponents say it will make it harder for people to claim a business was negligent.

02/17/2023 By Sam Stites

Winter Travel

10 Spots for Winter Camping in Oregon

Hike, snowshoe, ski, and camp year-round at parks and campgrounds across the state, including Crater Lake’s scenic Rim Drive.

12/21/2022 By Isabel Lemus Kristensen

THE INSIDER’S GUIDE TO MOUNT HOOD

Where to Bed Down for the Night on Mount Hood

A-frames, hot tubs, log cabins, and views for days

12/15/2022 By Julia Silverman Illustrations by Chris Koelling

The Insider’s Guide to Mount Hood

Indoor Activities at Mt Hood for Those Who Loathe Winter Sports

Not a skier? Hit up a museum or book a spa treatment while your pals hit the slopes.

12/05/2022 By Michelle Harris and Sam Stites Illustrations by Chris Koelling

The Insider’s Guide to Mount Hood

Cobra Dogs Eats Mount Hood

The snowboarding chefs behind the iconic hot dog truck give us their advice for where to eat on the hill.

12/02/2022 By Matthew Trueherz Illustrations by Chris Koellig

Editor’s Note

From the Editor: How a Magazine Helped Me Fall in Love with the City

‘Working here and writing about the mind-bending arts, the blazing food scene, the outdoors, the shops, the wine, has immersed me in what’s truly crushable about this town.’

12/01/2022 By Fiona McCann

Snow

The Insider’s Guide to Mount Hood

Tips on how to make the most of your day at the mountain, from the people who know

11/30/2022 By Sam Stites Illustrations by Chris Koelling

Insider’s Guide to Mount Hood

Inside Government Camp’s Growth Spurt

A new gondola, more housing, and so, so much traffic

11/30/2022 By Sam Stites

Events

Get Stoked for Ski and Snowboard Season at Snowvana

The Pacific Northwest’s largest ski and snowboard expo returns to the Oregon Convention Center for its seventh year, November 18–20.

11/15/2022 By Sam Stites

Portland Monthly

Mt. Hood

A Magical Old-Growth Forest Hike Just an Hour from Portland

The Time I Hiked 93 Miles around Mount Rainier

Property Watch: A Whimsical Cabin Once Owned by Pratt & Larson's Founders

This Gresham Company Offers Guided Outdoor Trips in Spanish

Cosmic Tubing Is the Mood-Enhancing Activity You Need

Beyond Hood: Is Anthony Lakes Worth the Drive?

Cheap Skiing? Not While Oregon Budget Ski Spots Still Closed

Property Watch: Once a Station for Flying Buses, Now a Modern Ski Condo

Camping in the Era of Fire Bans

Beyond Hood: Hoodoo

6 Lessons Learned from Snowshoeing with a Baby

Lawmakers Consider Bill to Protect Oregon’s Outdoor Industry from Lawsuits

10 Spots for Winter Camping in Oregon

Where to Bed Down for the Night on Mount Hood

Indoor Activities at Mt Hood for Those Who Loathe Winter Sports

Cobra Dogs Eats Mount Hood

From the Editor: How a Magazine Helped Me Fall in Love with the City

The Insider’s Guide to Mount Hood

Inside Government Camp’s Growth Spurt

Get Stoked for Ski and Snowboard Season at Snowvana