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Don’t Miss These Annual Oregon Coast Events

Sandcastles in Cannon Beach, chainsaw art in Reedsport, and kites in Lincoln City.

05/26/2026 By Margaret Seiler

Cinematastic

Portland Outdoor Movie Guide

Open-air showings in and around Portland this summer include The Mandalorian and Grogu at the drive-in and Wicked, Zootopia 2, The Princess Bride, and Cool Runnings at local parks.

05/22/2026 By Margaret Seiler and Portland Monthly Staff

Fly Away

These Are All the Nonstop Destinations from PDX

PDX is wonderful. The same can't be said for other airports. Here are all the destinations that won't force you to wait around to change planes.

05/21/2026 By Portland Monthly Staff

Ups & Downs

Millions of People Visit Oregon Volcanoes Every Year. Why?

Beyond the draw of their waterfalls and wildflowers, mountains remind us of our own resilience.

05/20/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

What a Blast

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play Around Mount St. Helens

Pyroclastic mounds, pumice plains, lava tubes, big burgers, and juicy hucks.

05/18/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson

On the Rocks

A Mountaineer Shares Their Biggest Lessons from the Summit

Robin Wilcox, Mazamas board president and mountain climbing teacher, on the mental and physical hurdles encountered reaching the summit.

05/13/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Transit Trip

We Hiked Dog Mountain with the Stevenson Free Shuttle

And met some very nice dogs on the bus.

05/01/2026 By Margaret Seiler

Month Ahead

What to Do in Oregon in May

Sip cider in Hood River, ride a fat-tire bike in Cannon Beach, and party with aliens in McMinnville.

04/28/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson and Portland Monthly Staff

Arrivals

PDX Airport’s New Exits Mean a Shorter Walk

And no more fighting your way through the crowded terminal to get to baggage claim.

04/21/2026 By Margaret Seiler

Wheelie Good

Portland’s Essential Annual Bike Rides and Events

Bike plays, bridge takeovers, and naked rides—few cities have livelier bike calendars than ours. Here's what you can't miss.

04/07/2026 By Katherine Chew Hamilton and Rebecca Jacobson

Transit Trip

We Took a Day Trip on the Bus to Newberg and Dundee

Wine, walks, a Quaker cemetery, and presidential lore await.

03/31/2026 By Margaret Seiler

Hiking

9 Picture-Perfect Wildflower Hikes Within 90 Minutes of Portland

Wildflower season is calling. Celebrate with some of our favorite floral displays in the region.

03/30/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Portland Monthly Staff

Month Ahead

What to Do in Oregon in April

Stroll among tulips and trilliums, marvel at migratory birds, party with the van lifers, and gorge yourself on cheese and seafood.

03/26/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson and Portland Monthly Staff

Blossoms

A Flower CSA Will Keep You in Local Blooms All Season Long

Skip the grocery store bouquets by signing up for a flower subscription from a Portland-area farm.

03/18/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson

Awesome Blossom

Guide to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival

Thirty miles south of Portland, 40 rainbow acres await.

03/16/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson

Long Story Short

Fat Cyclist Marley Blonsky Won’t Leave You Behind

The All Bodies on Bikes cofounder wants to create a more welcoming, inclusive cycling world, one ride at a time.

03/16/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden Photography by Molly J. Smith

Glass Houses

What’s the Deal With Those Mirror Cabins All Over Airbnb?

Reflective glass houses keep popping up at campsites and resorts in Oregon and beyond.

03/12/2026 By Emily Grosvenor

Pretty in Pink

A Complete Guide to Viewing Cherry Blossoms in Portland

Peak bloom is nigh.

03/03/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson

Transit Trip

Hiking by Bus in Forest Park

Start at the St. Johns Bridge, end with a pint at Jerry’s Tavern.

02/25/2026 By Margaret Seiler

IRL

22 Free Ways to Connect with Your Fellow Portlanders

Dance lessons, movie clubs, sea shanty sing-alongs, and more no-cost ways to be where the people are.

02/24/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson

Portland Monthly

Travel & Outdoors

What to Do in Oregon in May

We Hiked Dog Mountain with the Stevenson Free Shuttle

What’s the Deal With Those Mirror Cabins All Over Airbnb?

PDX Airport’s New Exits Mean a Shorter Walk

9 Picture-Perfect Wildflower Hikes Within 90 Minutes of Portland

These Are All the Nonstop Destinations from PDX

Don’t Miss These Annual Oregon Coast Events

Portland Outdoor Movie Guide

These Are All the Nonstop Destinations from PDX

Millions of People Visit Oregon Volcanoes Every Year. Why?

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play Around Mount St. Helens

A Mountaineer Shares Their Biggest Lessons from the Summit

We Hiked Dog Mountain with the Stevenson Free Shuttle

What to Do in Oregon in May

PDX Airport’s New Exits Mean a Shorter Walk

Portland’s Essential Annual Bike Rides and Events

We Took a Day Trip on the Bus to Newberg and Dundee

9 Picture-Perfect Wildflower Hikes Within 90 Minutes of Portland

What to Do in Oregon in April

A Flower CSA Will Keep You in Local Blooms All Season Long

Guide to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival

Fat Cyclist Marley Blonsky Won’t Leave You Behind

What’s the Deal With Those Mirror Cabins All Over Airbnb?

A Complete Guide to Viewing Cherry Blossoms in Portland

Hiking by Bus in Forest Park

22 Free Ways to Connect with Your Fellow Portlanders

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