Hometown Pride

Oregon is the Star of Apple’s New ASMR Video Series

A new set of tingly, audio-relaxation videos from the tech giant harness our state’s natural spaces.

08/13/2019 By Kiva Hanson

Seafood Guide 2019: Trash Fish

Is Portland Finally Ready for Real Sea-to-Table Eating?

For these Oregon chefs and seafood insiders, the future is all about trash fish, baitfish, shellfish, and bycatch. It’s local, and it’s delicious.

07/24/2019 By Ramona DeNies

Surfing 101

A Beginner’s Guide to Surfing on the Oregon Coast

We’re an hour and a half from the ocean, but Portland’s surf scene has never been hotter.

07/24/2019 By Benjamin Tepler

Surfing 101: As Told To

Preview: Cancer Survivor Ben Moon’s Coming-of-Age Memoir

The Pacific City–based photographer, filmmaker, and surfer gives us a snapshot of Denali, out in January 2020.

07/24/2019 By Benjamin Tepler

Surfing 101: Q&A

The Truth About Great White Shark Attacks in Oregon

We talk to Oregon Coast Aquarium’s Jim Burke for the lowdown on the predators.

07/24/2019 By Benjamin Tepler

Surfing 101: Wetsuit Tech

The Future of Surfing Is Neoprene Supreme

A big reason more people are surfing now: wetsuits keep getting better.

07/24/2019 By Benjamin Tepler

Surfing 101: Beginners

Three Beaches (and Expert Guides) to Help You Catch Your First Wave

Want to get started surfing? We’ve got the deets.

07/24/2019 By Benjamin Tepler

Surfing 101: Etiquette

How to Fit In With the Real Surfers on the Oregon Coast (and Not Get Your Tires Slashed)

Critical surf etiquette, according to Oregon Surf Adventures’ Lauren Algren

07/24/2019 By Benjamin Tepler

Travel

Whidbey Island Is the Restful Eco-Escape You Need

Clustered near Coupeville, Washington, find a fairyland lodge and king-of-the-world bluff walk.

07/24/2019 By Ramona DeNies

Outdoors

A New Swimmable, Loungeable Beach Is Open Under the Hawthorne Bridge

The Human Access Project's Audrey McCall Beach offers lifeguard-protected swimming on the east side.

07/23/2019 By Brendan Nagle

Would You Let Strangers Send You Anywhere in the World?

Local travel company Explorer X will build a custom mystery trip—one designed to transform your life.

By Allison Williams awilliams@seattlemet.com
Published 08/20/2019

10 Best Hikes at Mount Rainier National Park

A totally subjective list from a lifelong Rainier hiker.

By Allison Williams awilliams@seattlemet.com
Published 07/23/2019

Climb Every Mountain

What's better than a generic scenery photo and a story phoned in from sea level? Sending a photographer 10,000 feet up to accompany our fearless editor.

By Jane Sherman jsherman@seattlemet.com
Published 07/23/2019

Washington's Worst Hiking Trails

Deception Pass and Cape Disappointment aren’t even the half of it.

By Mac Hubbard
Published 07/23/2019

An Inside Look at the Paradise Inn Remodel

After a $24.5 million, two-year renovation, the classic Rainier hotel reopened in May 2019.

By Allison Williams awilliams@seattlemet.com
Published 07/23/2019

A Small-Town Schoolhouse Gets New Life as a Creative Arts Center

Artists and writers use vintage classrooms to uncover a new side of Rainier.

By Allison Williams awilliams@seattlemet.com
Published 07/23/2019

Camp Cooking

Fernweh, a New Dehydrated Food Company, Is Changing the Backpacking Game

It’s Portland-based, vegan, sustainably-packaged, and oodles better than Mountain House.

07/08/2019 By Kiva Hanson

History

125 Years Ago, Hundreds of Climbers Undertook a Mass Ascent of Mount Hood

And on the summit, they founded the Mazamas alpine club.

06/25/2019 By Rebecca Jacobson

Direct Flight

Chicago’s North Loop Is a Paradise of Arty Parks and Dipped Beef

Casual eats, meet cultural treats.

06/25/2019 By Ryan Ashby

News

In 1999, a Wolf Named Freedom Came to Oregon. We’re Still Fighting Over Her.

The apex predator is a lightning rod for conservationists and ranchers.

06/25/2019 By Ramona DeNies

Development

Downtown Portland Is Getting the Northwest's First Ritz-Carlton Hotel

The 35-story tower replacing the SW 10th and Alder food cart pod will soon house a luxury hotel.

06/20/2019 By Marty Patail

Event Spotlight

BudFest Eugene Offers Up Music, Merriment, and Marijuana

Kick off summer with a cannabis-centric gathering in bucolic Veneta.

06/19/2019 By Shannon Henderson

Television

We Talked to Bruce Campbell About Human Pretzels, Soap, and Southern Oregon

The cult actor—and Jackson County resident—hosts the Travel Channel's new reboot of Ripley's Believe It or Not premiering June 9.

06/05/2019 By Michelle DeVona

Bikepacking

Here's How It Looks to Bike 364 Miles Across Oregon on (Mostly) Dirt Roads

The Oregon Outback, which runs from Klamath Falls to the Columbia River, is the state's most hallowed bikepacking route. It's tough, gorgeous, and even delivers surprise ice cream at mile 271.

05/28/2019 By Rebecca Jacobson

Editor's Note

The Best Way to Experience Portland Is on Two Wheels

Riding a bike transformed the way I see this city.

05/28/2019 By Rebecca Jacobson

Free Wheeling

The Portlander's Guide to Having More Fun on Your Bike

From scenic bike trails to cycling tips to Pedalpalooza's most offbeat and fun group rides, here's our guide to making the most out of your two wheels.

05/28/2019 By Rebecca Jacobson

Find a Trail

Travel & Outdoors

Whidbey Island Is the Restful Eco-Escape You Need

Three Beaches (and Expert Guides) to Help You Catch Your First Wave

A Beginner’s Guide to Surfing on the Oregon Coast

The Ultimate Guide to Oregon's Great Outdoors

The Portlander's Guide to Having More Fun on Your Bike

9 Incredible Long Weekend Escapes

Oregon is the Star of Apple’s New ASMR Video Series

Is Portland Finally Ready for Real Sea-to-Table Eating?

A Beginner’s Guide to Surfing on the Oregon Coast

Preview: Cancer Survivor Ben Moon’s Coming-of-Age Memoir

The Truth About Great White Shark Attacks in Oregon

The Future of Surfing Is Neoprene Supreme

Three Beaches (and Expert Guides) to Help You Catch Your First Wave

How to Fit In With the Real Surfers on the Oregon Coast (and Not Get Your Tires Slashed)

Whidbey Island Is the Restful Eco-Escape You Need

A New Swimmable, Loungeable Beach Is Open Under the Hawthorne Bridge

Seattle Met Travel

Would You Let Strangers Send You Anywhere in the World?

10 Best Hikes at Mount Rainier National Park

Climb Every Mountain

Washington's Worst Hiking Trails

An Inside Look at the Paradise Inn Remodel

A Small-Town Schoolhouse Gets New Life as a Creative Arts Center

Fernweh, a New Dehydrated Food Company, Is Changing the Backpacking Game

125 Years Ago, Hundreds of Climbers Undertook a Mass Ascent of Mount Hood

Chicago’s North Loop Is a Paradise of Arty Parks and Dipped Beef

In 1999, a Wolf Named Freedom Came to Oregon. We’re Still Fighting Over Her.

Downtown Portland Is Getting the Northwest's First Ritz-Carlton Hotel

BudFest Eugene Offers Up Music, Merriment, and Marijuana

We Talked to Bruce Campbell About Human Pretzels, Soap, and Southern Oregon

Here's How It Looks to Bike 364 Miles Across Oregon on (Mostly) Dirt Roads

The Best Way to Experience Portland Is on Two Wheels

The Portlander's Guide to Having More Fun on Your Bike

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