Travel & Outdoors

PHOTOGRAPHY SLIDE SHOW

Arthur Hitchcock Walked Across America. You Should See the Photos.

At age 19, the photographer set off on a 4100-mile trek across the continent—and the American soul—in memory of his parent and to raise money for breast cancer research. His show “The Walk” opens with artist talks on Apr 2 & 3.

03/26/2014 By Aaron Scott

JUST BECAUSE

Want to Buy a Private Oregon Island?

We take a look at the Northwest's premium island real estate.

03/25/2014 By Maya Seaman

GET OUT

Adventures on Kauai

PoMo’s intrepid staff members travelled to Hawaii’s “Garden Isle,” in search of tropical wilderness for both budget and big-ticket travelers.

03/25/2014 By Aaron Scott and Benjamin Tepler

INTERVIEW

Meet the Moses of Cycling

The Northwest co-author of The Rules: The Way of the Cycling Disciple on creating biking's one true gospel

03/21/2014 By Salish Davis

DEALS & HAPPENINGS

Tripster: Weekend Plans

Whale watching on the coast, sledding contests, and a feel-good Earth Day hotel deal.

03/21/2014 By Marty Patail

TRAVEL NEWS

Oregon's Parks Rake in $58 million

A new report by the National Park Service demonstrates just how vital our national parks are to the economy.

03/21/2014 By Greg Young

TRAVEL NEWS

OMSI’s Planned Coastal Discovery Center

The Oregon Museum of Science & Industry is close to their goal of opening a new marine science education facility in Newport, OR.

03/13/2014 By Greg Young

TRAVEL NEWS

7 Wonders of Oregon

Travel Oregon releases a pride-swelling video campaign surveying some of the more mind-blowing destinations in our state.

03/07/2014 By Rachel Ritchie

GEAR UP

Crowdfunding and Outdoors Apparel: A Potent Mix?

WILD's new Burnside Alpha Jacket is sold through Crowd Supply, a Kickstarter-like platform for bankrolling physical products.

03/07/2014 By Lexy Folkes

DEALS & HAPPENINGS

Tripster: Weekend Plans

A chocolate festival, Double Mountain Brewery's anniversary party, and an epic St. Patrick's Day hotel package

03/07/2014 By Marty Patail

TRAVEL NEWS

Downtown's Governor Hotel Reborn as Sentinel

On March 14, the 105-year-old hotel will unveil a $6 million renovation and rebrand

03/06/2014 By Marty Patail

JUST BECAUSE

The Shipwrecks of the Northwest

A new softcover book, Man & the Sea, chronicles the stunning (and strangely beautiful) shipwrecks of Oregon's past.

03/06/2014 By Marty Patail

DAY TRIPPER

4 Reasons to Visit Hood River in 2014

A mere 62 miles east of Portland, Hood River's orchards and mountains and river views—not to mention its breweries, wineries and museums—make this buzzing hamlet a perennial weekend destination.

03/03/2014 By Peter Holmstrom