FEATURE

On the Water: Idyllic Escapes to Northwest Islands, Beaches, Rivers, and Lakes

The sun is here! Now's the time to start planning your day and weekend trips to the Northwest best waterfront spots.

05/01/2013 Edited by Kasey Cordell

ON THE WATER

Beach Retreats

From pizza night at Cannon Beach to sandboarding the dunes of Florence, we've got the best places to stay, play, and chow down on the coast.

05/01/2013 By Kasey Cordell

ON THE WATER

Northwest Islands, Beaches, Rivers, and Lakes

Your guide to planning summer day and weekend trips to the best waterfront escapes in Oregon and Washington.

05/01/2013

ON THE WATER

Lake Escapes

We explore the best landlocked waters of the Northwest, from secluded beaches to wild waves fit for a weekend of watersports.

05/01/2013 Edited by Kasey Cordell By Rachel Ritchie

ON THE WATER

Cruisin'

See Oregon and Washington from the mighty waters or the Columbia aboard a yacht, paddlewheel boat, or Victorian steamer.

05/01/2013 Edited by Kasey Cordell By Aaron Scott

ON THE WATER

Riverfront Property

We've scouted the best locales for weekends at the river, whether you're looking for fly-fishing spots, lazy floating, or white-knuckle rides.

05/01/2013 Edited by Kasey Cordell By Zach Dundas and Marty Patail

ON THE WATER

Island Hopping

Explore the best of Washington's scenic islands, from Bainbridge and Whidbey to Vashon and San Juan.

05/01/2013 By Kasey Cordell With Matt Werbach

BUSINESS

How Poler Stuff Scaled the Heights of Outdoor Gear

The story behind Portland's hipster hiking brand

05/01/2013 By Tamara Feingold

ON THE WATER

HWY 101

A mile-by-mile guide to secret eats, hikes, and sights on our iconic coastal road

05/01/2013 By Kasey Cordell

TRAIL OF THE MONTH

Cedar Butte Trail

05/01/2013 By Brian Barker

ON THE WATER

H2O IQ

04/29/2013 Edited by Kasey Cordell With Sam Coggeshall, Rachel Rasmussen, Gino Cerruti, and Matt Werbach

ON THE WATER

Best Waterfront Daytrips

04/29/2013 By Kasey Cordell, Rachel Ritchie, Aaron Scott, and Martin Patail

DEALS + HAPPENINGS

Tripster: Weekend Plans

Eugene awesomeness (Beer Week and a new disc golf course), cheap flights to LAX, and Las Vegas hotel deals

04/24/2013 By Kasey Cordell

TRAVEL NEWS

Hidden 'Hood: Where Summer Guests Don't Go

Tourists may have found our town, but they haven't found our hottest neighborhood.

04/23/2013 By Kasey Cordell

FEATURE

Spring's Best Portland Outdoor and Sports Gear

We explore Portland's booming activewear industry with a look at this season's coolest new gear—and the five best locally designed sports bras.

04/12/2013 By Zach Dundas With Rachel Ritchie and Rachel Rasmussen

BEST GUESTHOUSES PDX #7

A Cute New Alberta Duplex Lets You Stash Guests on Portland's Indie Arterial

Shift Vacation Rentals, a chic, green new guesthouse on NE Alberta puts visitors within paces of Portland's indie-est shops, bars, and restaurants.

04/10/2013 By Kasey Cordell

DEALS & HAPPENINGS

Tripster: Weekend Plans

Wine and art in the Gorge, Hoodoo's hilarious spring pond skimming contest, and a new local travel show

04/09/2013 By Kasey Cordell

IN YOUR BAG

Tour Your Own Town With the Help of the New Book "Walking Portland"

Becky Ohlsen's new book featuring 30 short walking tours of Stumptown debuts at bookstores this week.

04/08/2013 By Kasey Cordell

HAPPENINGS

Tripster: Weekend Plans

A Bend culinary escape, Silverton's Tulip Fest, and Canby's St. Josef's Winery celebrates 30 years.

04/05/2013 By Kasey Cordell

INSIDE THE MAGAZINE

Travel Talk in the April Issue

Travel tips and outdoor adventures in Portland Monthly's latest issue, including the Gorge's emerging art scene and a Mt. Hood trail worth a daytrip.

04/01/2013 By Allison Jones