Getaways
10 Perfect Northwest Fall Day Trips
Apple picking to wine tasting to river rafting, here’s how to make hay while the sun still shines.
Autumn. It crunches like a tart heirloom apple. Blazes like a bonfire of maples. Exhales the soft spice of a Columbia Gorge Syrah. And crackles like the bundled electricity of 46,000 football fans. For many Portlanders, autumn’s liminal magic holds special romance. From cranberries and chanterelles to summit hikes and spooky nights, the time for adventuring is now—as the sun slants lower, the air grows crisp, and every drop of daylight feels a bit more precious. These 10 spectacular day trips aim to help you revel in every moment: “bagging gold,” writes poet David Baker, “for the cold days to come.”
Image: Courtesy David Lloyd
