Travel & Outdoors

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.

02/18/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson and Portland Monthly Staff

Long Story Short

At 80, Photographer Sergio Ortiz Is Still Seeking Wonder

The tour guide, raised in the South Bronx and an Oregonian since 1979, remains in awe.

02/17/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson Photography by Michael Novak

Sports

The Mount Hood Stunt Bag Where Olympic Snowboarders and Skiers Train

On an inflatable slope in the forest, elite athletes finesse their tricks.

02/04/2026 By Amelia Arvesen

Soggy Season

5 Essential Rainy-Day Hikes near Portland

Don't let the wet stuff scare you. Explore churning waterfalls, ambling rivers, and lush forests on these close-to-home hikes.

02/03/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Portland Monthly Staff

Oregon Is for Lovers

Our Favorite Romantic Getaways in Oregon

In-room soaking tubs? Sprawling ranch? Luxurious coastal spa? Take your pick.

02/02/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Portland Monthly Staff

Love Letters

An Illustrated Ode to Birdhers

“We're not just looking at the bird, but thinking: Where are we?”

01/29/2026 Illustrations by Shay Mirk

Transit Trip

We Took the Express Bus to Hood River to Play in the Gorge

There’s a lot to do in this summer town during its sleepy season.

01/27/2026 By Margaret Seiler

Month Ahead

What to Do in Oregon in February

Leaving the house is good for you. This month delivers truffle dog competitions, sausage eating contests, and salty verse. (Also... Saxsquatch?)

01/26/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson and Portland Monthly Staff

Concerts

The Best Music Festivals in Portland and Across Oregon

Project Pabst, Pickathon, Aminé’s Edgefield party, and the Blues Fest are just a fraction of the state’s robust festival circuit.

01/20/2026 By Matthew Trueherz

Bucket List

Our Top 10 Trips to Take in 2026

The plane tickets to nab, the ultra-cute inns to book, and the meals to reserve around the country and beyond.

01/12/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Portland Monthly Staff

Let It Snow

Where to Sled, Snowshoe, and Play in the Snow in Oregon

These are our favorite spots for powder playtime, plus all you need to know about sno-park permits.

01/05/2026 By Julia Silverman, Gabriel Granillo, and Portland Monthly Staff

Month Ahead

What to Do in Oregon in January

Plunge into the Pacific on New Year's Day, dance to folk music in Florence, and cheer on sled dogs in Oregon's answer to the Iditarod.

12/31/2025 By Rebecca Jacobson and Portland Monthly Staff

Outdoors

Sno-Parks, State Parks & Beyond: Snag a Wilderness Parking Pass

Tired of paying trailhead parking fees? There's a pass for that. Get one of these Pacific Northwest wilderness passes for yourself or your outdoorsy friend.

12/23/2025 By Margaret Seiler and Wriik Maui

Eat, Stay, Play

A Guide to the Ultimate Bend Winter Trip

Ski runs and sled dog rides by day, drag shows and 32-ounce porterhouses by night.

12/17/2025 By Cathy Carroll

Travel

9 Grand Lodges of the Pacific Northwest

For every season, there’s a dream destination.

12/09/2025 Edited by Ramona DeNies By Portland Monthly Staff

Transit Trip

Antique Store Hopping in Aurora via TriMet and Canby Area Transit

Plus wine tasting, shortbread samples, relics of a utopia, and so many plug-in plastic Jesuses.

12/02/2025 By Margaret Seiler

Oregon Trails

An Illustrated Guide to Oregon’s Winter Celebrations

Must-catch happenings during the state’s coldest months.

12/01/2025 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden Illustrations by Jordan Kay

Month Ahead

What to Do in Oregon in December

Make crafts at Silver Falls, hunt for ornaments in the forest, hop aboard a Christmas train, and spot gray whales swimming south.

11/26/2025 By Rebecca Jacobson and Margaret Seiler

Get Lit

11 Must-See Holiday Light Displays in Portland and Beyond

It's twinkle time. From Peacock Lane to Zoo Lights to dazzling shows across the state, here’s how to make the season extra bright.

11/25/2025 By Portland Monthly Staff

Glide Time

Where to Cross-Country Ski in the Pacific Northwest

Find tranquil trails, big volcano views, and a glittering ice cave.

11/24/2025 By Rebecca Jacobson

Portland Monthly

Travel & Outdoors

The Mount Hood Stunt Bag Where Olympic Snowboarders and Skiers Train

Our Favorite Romantic Getaways in Oregon

5 Essential Rainy-Day Hikes near Portland

We Took the Express Bus to Hood River to Play in the Gorge

What to Do in Oregon in February

The Best Hot Springs near Portland

These Are All the Nonstop Destinations from PDX

At 80, Photographer Sergio Ortiz Is Still Seeking Wonder

The Mount Hood Stunt Bag Where Olympic Snowboarders and Skiers Train

5 Essential Rainy-Day Hikes near Portland

Our Favorite Romantic Getaways in Oregon

An Illustrated Ode to Birdhers

We Took the Express Bus to Hood River to Play in the Gorge

What to Do in Oregon in February

The Best Music Festivals in Portland and Across Oregon

Our Top 10 Trips to Take in 2026

Where to Sled, Snowshoe, and Play in the Snow in Oregon

What to Do in Oregon in January

Sno-Parks, State Parks & Beyond: Snag a Wilderness Parking Pass

A Guide to the Ultimate Bend Winter Trip

9 Grand Lodges of the Pacific Northwest

Antique Store Hopping in Aurora via TriMet and Canby Area Transit

An Illustrated Guide to Oregon’s Winter Celebrations

What to Do in Oregon in December

11 Must-See Holiday Light Displays in Portland and Beyond

Where to Cross-Country Ski in the Pacific Northwest

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