Trail City

Afternoon Delights

Want to play hooky? Here are the best places to spend a few hours outside the office.

06/15/2012 Edited by Brian Barker With Julian Smith

Trail City

Express Escapes

Spend your lunch outside in Portland

06/15/2012 Edited by Brian Barker With Sara Gates

In the Garden

Hummingbirds Keep Away the Humbugs

Inviting feathered friends to frolic outside the window.

12/23/2011 By Kristin Belz

Cover Story

Eat Outside: Ale Alfresco

Outdoor beer halls.

07/22/2011 By Martin Patail

An Appendix

Eat Outside: Off the Eaten Path

Favorite alfresco meals from select Portland neighborhoods.

07/21/2011

Get Out

Forest Park Guide: The Best Hikes

There's no shortage of hiking trails in Forest Park. The trick is picking a favorite.

06/29/2011 Edited by Brian Barker

FOREST PARK

Forest Park Guide: The New Face of Forest Park

Forest Park finally has a full-time ranger—and renewed support from the city.

06/29/2011 By Brian Barker

In the Kitchen

Springtime Nettles are Here and Soup's On

Stinging nettles are popping up everywhere, so get thee to the forest or farmers market to gather the goods and make this simple soup.

04/08/2011 By Teri Gelber

phile under: music

Oregon Symphony Kicks Off Season Outdoors

Al Fresco concert promises a sparkly season-start.

09/02/2010 By Anne Adams

Things To Do

Rollin' on the River

An intern braves the rapids—your turn!

08/16/2010 By Lauren Fox

phile under: weekend picks

PDX Adult Soapbox Derby

08/13/2010 By Aaron Scott and Anne Adams

Get Out!

Fear Factor

If you find yourself in one of these wilderness quandaries, should you relax or run for help?

05/17/2010 By Christopher Van Tilburg

Article

Get Out!

30 perfect places to sleep under the stars this summer Plus: tales of wilderness survival and our gear guide.

05/17/2010 Edited by Kasey Cordell

Get Out!

Gear Guide

The Essential Oregon Camping Kit

05/17/2010 With Brian Barker

Dig

Western Wake-robin (Trillium ovatum)

Your monthly garden tip

03/16/2010 By Kate Bryant

GARDEN ENVY

Yards Apart

Six Portland households find renewed purpose for that familiar American space between sidewalk and front door.

03/15/2010 By Camela Raymond

Corner Shop

Powder Room

Atmosphere introduces Portlanders to alpine street style.

02/03/2010 By Meghan Hilliard

Article

Ski Buddies

Hooking up with the Mount Hood Ski Patrol

12/02/2009

Article

River Lodges

Places to stay on the rivers

06/26/2009 By Lynette Sanchez and Ariel Bleicher

Cornershop

Filson

Filson's new Pearl District shop has Portland's style covered.

05/26/2009