Travel & Outdoors

NEWS

Portland Leads Nation in Discriminatory Travel Taxes

A new report shows Portland places a higher tax burden on tourists than any other city.

12/30/2013 By Alexandria Bordas

NEWS

Delta's Big Boarding Pass Blunder

When confirmation numbers go very wrong.

12/27/2013 By Alexandria Bordas

IN FLIGHT

A Brief History of the PDX Airport Carpet

What's the story behind Portland's most beloved rug?

12/20/2013 By Cari Johnson

DEALS

Two Ugly Sweater Day Hotel Deals

Two local hotel deals honoring the timeless holiday tradition of National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day.

12/20/2013 By Alexandria Bordas

GETAWAYS

A North Coast Winter Weekend

Oregon's northernmost shores aren't only for summer kite-flying! We've got the scoop on what to do, eat, and see in Astoria this season.

12/20/2013 By Allison Jones

BEST OF 2013

Take a Hike! 2013's Top 12 Trails

Oregon is chock full of epic hiking destinations and scenic vistas to explore—and we’ve rounded up our favorites.

12/19/2013 By Brian Barker

IN FLIGHT

Airline Gets Into Holiday Spirit

Calgary-based WestJet puts all other airlines to shame with its Santa surprise

12/17/2013 By Alexandria Bordas

NEWS

Long Beach's Adrift Hotel Goes Green

One of the Washington coast's hippest hotels is getting a sustainable makeover

12/17/2013 By Caitlin Feldman

NEWS

A Peek at PDX Airport’s New Carpet

We reveal the new carpet design to replace the Portland International Airport's 25-year-old rug next year

12/12/2013 By Cari Johnson

FUN

The 15 Worst Stock Travel Photos of All Time

A slide show of the 15 most inept, weirdest, or creepiest stock travel photos we could find.

12/04/2013 By Marty Patail

NEWS

Music Video Filmed at 185 Oregon State Parks

The Weather Machine's releases video for “Back O’er Oregon”—gloriously filmed at 185 of our state parks

12/03/2013 By Caitlin Feldman

IN FLIGHT

Spirit Airlines: Highway to Hell?

Highlights from the budget airline's Yelp reviews

12/02/2013 By Marty Patail

BOOK

New Book Captures the Northwest's Splendor

A Eugene photographer reveals Washington's multifaceted beauty

12/02/2013 By Alexandria Bordas

TRAIL OF THE MONTH

Inspiration Loop Trail

Venture through some of Oregon’s newest designated wilderness on Mount Hood’s remote northern flanks on cross-country skis or snowshoes.

12/02/2013 By Brian Barker

SPORTS

Dog Stars of the Eagle Cap Extreme

Oregon's answer to the Iditarod drives two- and four-legged racers to the snow-capped Wallowa Mountains for 4 unforgettable days each January.

12/02/2013 By Rachel Ritchie Photography by Sol Neelman

PROFILE

Q&A with Chris Santella, Bucket List Maker

The Portland author of "50 Places to Ski and Snowboard Before You Die" talks about his new book, traveling, and flyfishing.

11/18/2013 By Alexandria Bordas

TIPS

A City Slicker's Guide to Hunting

Hunting can be an intimidating sport. We offer a beginner's guide to bringing out your inner predator.

11/15/2013 By Haley Martin