Destinations

Peak Produce

The Making of Mt. Angel Oktoberfest’s Harvest Monument

Artist Daniel Frey works in seeds, apples, onions, and beans.

09/01/2026 By Margaret Seiler

Getaway

Seabrook’s Study in New Urbanism

A fantasy, or the future?

08/10/2026 By Amelia Arvesen

BBQ

Why Grasslands Barbecue Is More Than Worth the Drive

A trip to the Hood River food cart is a meaty pilgrimage.

08/06/2026 By Jordan Michelman Photography by Thomas Teal

Star Power

Oregon Dark Sky Locations for Stargazing

Get away from the city and all its darn lights.

08/04/2026 By Margaret Seiler

Into the Night

In Antelope, Oregon, Light Breaks Through

Red bulbs and black paint show a way forward for a rural community with darkness in its past.

08/03/2026 By Leah Sottile Illustrations by Joseph Laney

Going Dutch

What Portland Can Learn from Amsterdam’s Swimming District

A former naval harbor has much to teach about public joy, civic change, and life at the water’s edge.

07/29/2026 By Willie Levenson

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Modern A-Frame on Mount Hood

Sitting on 1.56 acres, this A-frame is large, light-filled, and luxe, with two outbuildings and its own wellness compound.

07/17/2026 By Melissa Dalton

Beaver State Bucket List

The Ultimate Oregon Coast Road Trip on Highway 101

Take a week and do it right.

07/14/2026 By Margaret Seiler

Eat Stay Play

A Visitor’s Guide to Mount Rainier

The best hikes, waterfalls, and viewpoints within Washington’s first national park.

06/23/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Eat Stay Play

A Summer Visitor’s Guide to Oregon’s Three Sisters

Best hikes, nearby lodges, and mountain-view lakes.

06/15/2026 By Matt Wastradowski

Eat Stay Play

A Summer Traveler’s Guide to Mount Hood

Huckleberry milkshakes, family-friendly hikes, and the ultimate weekend backpacking trip.

06/10/2026 By Isabel Lemus Kristensen

Serenity Now

In Search of Seclusion on the Olympic Peninsula

During summer, quiet can be scarce—unless you know where to look.

06/08/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

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

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

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

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

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

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Destinations

The Making of Mt. Angel Oktoberfest’s Harvest Monument

Seabrook’s Study in New Urbanism

Why Grasslands Barbecue Is More Than Worth the Drive

Oregon Dark Sky Locations for Stargazing

In Antelope, Oregon, Light Breaks Through

What Portland Can Learn from Amsterdam’s Swimming District

Property Watch: A Modern A-Frame on Mount Hood

The Ultimate Oregon Coast Road Trip on Highway 101

A Visitor’s Guide to Mount Rainier

A Summer Visitor’s Guide to Oregon’s Three Sisters

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