READ

New Guide to the North Cascades Highway

A poet reveals the geological beauty of one of Washington's most scenic drives

11/07/2013 By Alexandria Bordas

GEAR UP

Backpacks for Dogs (Yup!)

Local outdoors company Bravery Loyalty Goods launches a Kickstarter campaign to turn your pooch into a Sherpa pack animal.

11/04/2013 By Haley Martin

GET OUT

Tracking Oregon's Most Beautiful Foliage Hotspots

As we near the end of fall, check out these seasonal wonders while they last—or provide your own tips by calling the Fall Foliage Hotline

11/04/2013 By Cari Johnson

BEYOND THE BRIDGES

Northwest Rolling Retreats

Trailers aren't just for RV parks anymore. Whether stationed in a snow-blanketed valley or delivered, fully stocked, to your favorite riverfront campsite, these four-wheeled wonders offer getaways unlike any other.

11/01/2013 By Marty Patail

FITNESS

Q/A with Ben Musholt, author of Mad Skills

The fitness fanatic and physical therapist talks about his comprehensive new exercise encyclopedia—five years in the making.

10/31/2013 By Caitlin Feldman

DEAL

Seattle's Hotel Max Offering Deep Discount

10/30/2013 By Cari Johnson

NEWS

Library Passport Program Gives Portlanders Statewide Access

Multnomah County Library has joined a statewide exchange, granting Portlanders access to over 100 participating libraries across Oregon

10/28/2013 By Cari Johnson

GEAR UP

Poler Introduces Camping Cocktail Kit

A boozy collaboration with Philadelphia's Art in the Age puts the glam back in glamping.

10/28/2013 By Haley Martin

TIPS

Travel Photography 101

Want to bring home that perfect picture from your vacation? Or just want to build your photography chops? Check out our pro tips and round up of local classes.

10/22/2013 By Haley Martin

GET OUT

The 5 Most Haunted Destinations in Oregon

Invoke the Halloween spirit with a visit to one of these mysterious sites across the state

10/22/2013 By Cari Johnson

TIPS

How to Sleep on an Airplane

A frequent flier offers advice on getting shut-eye among the clouds.

10/15/2013 By Haley Martin

Slideshow

Slide Show: Bloom Lake Trail

10/09/2013

DEAL

Sherlock Holmes Special at Governor Hotel

Starting October 10, Portland's Governor Hotel is offering a special deal for visitors to OMSI's International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes.

10/08/2013 By Alexandria Bordas

PEOPLE

Pacers Gear Up for the Portland Marathon

On Sunday, October 6, the 43rd annual Portland Marathon winds its way through the Rose City—motivated by a team of 60 pacers

10/04/2013 By Ally Bordas

DEAL

Stevenson Offers Discount to Gorge Hikers

From Oct 18–20, Stevenson, WA is offering hikers a 10% discount at local businesses

10/04/2013 By Ally Bordas

TRAIL OF THE MONTH

Eightmile Loop Trail #496

A Hood River-area mountain biking trail for experts and beginners alike

10/01/2013 By Brian Barker

NEWS

Cottonwood Canyon Slated to Open

On Sept 25, Oregon's newest state park opens to hikers, campers, and fishers, a mere two hours from Portland

09/25/2013 By Caitlin Feldman

GET OUT

Roam the Wilds of Croatia and Slovenia

A new luxury walking tour from Portland-based Next Step European Travel sets the awe-inspiring mountains, lakes, and river of Eastern Europe at your feet.

09/24/2013 By Emily Gravlin

FITNESS

Indoor Sports for Outdoor People

If the Portland rain is keeping you from your favorite outdoor exercise routines, try these indoor variations—all of which are way more fun than the treadmill

09/24/2013 By Roxanne Davis

HAPPENINGS

Bend Jazz Series Kicks Off

From October through March, the Oxford Hotel in Bend will host an acclaimed lineup of some of the country's best jazz talent

09/23/2013 By Alexandria Bordas