Buzzfeed

These Native Plants Are Balm to Pacific Northwest Pollinators

Help a bee out, why don’t you?

03/27/2020 By Jennifer Krazit

Coronavirus

The Region’s National Forests, From Mt. Hood to Southwest Washington, Have Officially Closed Borders

The sweeping mandate is meant to keep Oregonians at home.

03/26/2020 By Benjamin Tepler

Coronavirus

Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge “Waterfall Corridor” Shuts Down

State and federal agencies are stepping in to keep crowds away from popular attractions.

03/23/2020 By Benjamin Tepler

Coronavirus

Spring Break In Place: State Parks, Campgrounds, and Forests Are Closing to Overnight Guests

And while we’re on the subject—is it even safe to stay in an overnight rental on the coast?

03/19/2020 By Benjamin Tepler and Julia Silverman

Hostel Takeover

Want to Sleep with Strangers? Here’s a Handy Guide.

The modern hostel has come a long way, baby.

02/25/2020 By Margaret Seiler

Poler Thaw

How Poler Came Back from Bankruptcy Death

Shuttered in November 2018, the #campvibes brand is back in action.

02/25/2020 By Eden Dawn

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

Park and Ride

A Nice Winter Ski Session at Mount Hood Sounds Like a Good Idea, Right? Everyone Else Thinks So, Too

Main lots at Meadows and Timberline are filling by 8 a.m.

02/20/2020 By Julia Silverman

Wanderlust

Feeling Fernweh? Hop On a Direct Flight Out of Here

Condor Airlines is bumping up the return of its seasonal nonstop flights between Portland and Frankfurt.

02/18/2020 By Julia Silverman

Politics

Just Exactly What Is Happening in Salem Right Now?

Environmentalists and the timber industry agree to work together, and Senate Republicans don't like it one bit.

02/17/2020 By Julia Silverman

How to Get Outside: An Updated Primer

We're all craving the great outdoors. Get the latest on how and where to get some nature.

By Allison Williams [email protected]
Published 03/16/2020

How to Get Outside to Beat Cabin Fever

Social distance yourself right out into the woods and ski slopes—but take a few precautions.

By Allison Williams [email protected]
Published 03/13/2020

6 Famous Figures on Buffalo Bill's Contact List

An army scout turned consummate showman, Cody knew practically everyone worth knowing in the West.

By Allison Williams [email protected]
Published 02/26/2020

Discover the New American West

Planning a trip to an American West that's greener, broader, more diverse, and more fun than ever.

By Allison Williams [email protected]
Published 02/26/2020

Eastern Oregon’s Minam River Lodge Is Way Out There

Looking for a truly remote getaway? This place doesn't even have Wi-Fi.

By Allison Williams [email protected]
Published 02/26/2020

How the Basques Found a Home in Nevada

Elko, Nevada's culture and culinary scene bear the clear mark of the European ethnic group.

By Allison Williams [email protected]
Published 02/26/2020

Winter Getaways

Hood River’s Offseason Keeps Getting Better

A new bouldering gym, Hood River Hotel upgrades, and Ferment’s massive brew operation are reason enough for non-skiers to pay a visit.

02/17/2020 By Benjamin Tepler

Breaking News

Joshua McFadden and Bar Legend Jim Meehan to Open Takibi

The Japanese bar and restaurant unites McFadden’s Submarine Hospitality, Meehan, and lifestyle brand Snow Peak in Northwest Portland.

01/27/2020 By Karen Brooks

The Big One

Will Oregon Lawmakers Say Yes to More Money for Earthquake Prep?

Yes, and to the tune of $12.7 million, if Gov. Kate Brown gets her way

01/27/2020 By Julia Silverman

On the Road

Buckle Up for These Picture-Perfect California Road Trips

Leave from Portland, or fly south and rent a car.

01/21/2020 By Margaret Seiler and Kat Merck

All Aboard

The Perks of Traveling from LAX to PDX by Train

The Coast Starlight’s best days may be behind us, but it’s not too late.

01/21/2020 By Margaret Seiler

Such Great Heights

Go Off the Grid in the Sierra Nevada

But no Donner Party endings here.

01/21/2020 By Margaret Seiler

Rose City 2.0

Fires and Floods Can’t Dull the Magic of Sonoma and Napa

Welcome to the land of redwoods, roses, crashing waves, and wine.

01/21/2020 By Cassondra Bird

The Land of Bart & Karl

Bookstores and Ball Games in Berkeley and Beyond

Swap MAX for BART with a weekend in the East Bay.

01/21/2020 By Alli Weseman

Tacos & Top Guns

San Diego Boasts Harbor Seals, Beachfront Roller Coasters, and All the Tacos

Add sun (there’s always sun), and you have an easy family getaway.

01/21/2020 By Kelly Clarke

Happiest Place on Earth?

A SoCal Family Theme Park Survival Guide

A few tips from actual parents for that trip that might cost as much as a semester of college

01/21/2020 By Portland Monthly Staff

Find a Trail

Travel & Outdoors

Buckle Up for These Picture-Perfect California Road Trips

The Portlander's Guide to Mount Hood

Go Off the Grid in the Sierra Nevada

Fires and Floods Can’t Dull the Magic of Sonoma and Napa

Bookstores and Ball Games in Berkeley and Beyond

San Diego Boasts Harbor Seals, Beachfront Roller Coasters, and All the Tacos

These Native Plants Are Balm to Pacific Northwest Pollinators

The Region’s National Forests, From Mt. Hood to Southwest Washington, Have Officially Closed Borders

Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge “Waterfall Corridor” Shuts Down

Spring Break In Place: State Parks, Campgrounds, and Forests Are Closing to Overnight Guests

Want to Sleep with Strangers? Here’s a Handy Guide.

How Poler Came Back from Bankruptcy Death

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

A Nice Winter Ski Session at Mount Hood Sounds Like a Good Idea, Right? Everyone Else Thinks So, Too

Feeling Fernweh? Hop On a Direct Flight Out of Here

Just Exactly What Is Happening in Salem Right Now?

Seattle Met Travel

How to Get Outside: An Updated Primer

How to Get Outside to Beat Cabin Fever

6 Famous Figures on Buffalo Bill's Contact List

Discover the New American West

Eastern Oregon’s Minam River Lodge Is Way Out There

How the Basques Found a Home in Nevada

Hood River’s Offseason Keeps Getting Better

Joshua McFadden and Bar Legend Jim Meehan to Open Takibi

Will Oregon Lawmakers Say Yes to More Money for Earthquake Prep?

Buckle Up for These Picture-Perfect California Road Trips

The Perks of Traveling from LAX to PDX by Train

Go Off the Grid in the Sierra Nevada

Fires and Floods Can’t Dull the Magic of Sonoma and Napa

Bookstores and Ball Games in Berkeley and Beyond

San Diego Boasts Harbor Seals, Beachfront Roller Coasters, and All the Tacos

A SoCal Family Theme Park Survival Guide

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