Happenings

Indulge in Astoria’s Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival

Fresh dungeness crab, live music, craft beer, and Northwest wines? Yes, please. Get your fill this weekend in Astoria.

04/24/2012

Travel News

Springfield, Oregon: Home of the Simpsons (sort of)

According to a Smithsonian magazine interview, Matt Groening admits Springfield, Oregon, was the inspiration for The Simpsons’ fictional hometown. Groening later disagrees.

04/24/2012

Deals

Airline Sale: Deals on Tickets to Dallas, East Coast

Spirit Airlines launches a new Portland flight with deals on tickets to Dallas, and Virgin Atlantic offers cheap flights out of Seattle.

04/18/2012

Deals & Happenings

Spring Deals and April Events

Huge hotel deals, a tasteful (and tasty) Titantic 100th anniversary commemoration, the final weeks of Woodburn’s Tulip Festival, and more

04/11/2012

Slideshow

Spring Greening: 8 Great Northwest Golf Destinations

04/11/2012

Weekend Away

Spring Greening: 8 Great Northwest Golf Destinations

From wind-swept coastal links courses to Central Oregon’s posh high-desert resorts, we highlight some of the top spots to knock the rust off your sticks this spring.

04/11/2012 By Kasey Cordell

Happenings

Last Minute Events and April Highlights

Festivals galore: Tulips, strong ales, and Timberline’s 75th birthday

04/07/2012

Getaway Guru

Stamps Need Not Apply

A Seattle company turns your snapshot into a postcard and mails it for you…all from your smart phone or computer.

04/05/2012

Scrapbook

Portland Hotel Stars in Grimm

Hotel deLuxe shines in a recent episode of NBC’s hit show.

03/30/2012

Deals & Happenings

Top Picks for Spring Events

Cake Wars, Gorge Hikes, Timberline Turns 75, and More

03/28/2012

Getaway Guru

How to Book a Hotel … and Get Money Back!

A new hotel booking site gets you low rates and money back if prices drop.

03/27/2012

Beyond the Bridges

Spring Bounty

A posh new hotel and a burgeoning foodie scene beckon in the southern Willamette Valley.

03/23/2012 By Kasey Cordell

Trail of the Month

Stacker Butte/Dalles Mountain Ranch

Hiking & wild-flower viewing | 6.2 miles, round trip | Rating: Moderate

03/23/2012 By Brian Barker

Slideshow

Slide Show: North Willamette Valley Wine Trail

03/21/2012

Staycation

North Willamette Valley Wine Trail

We highlight our favorite spots to stop in this often overlooked wine region.

03/21/2012

Weekend Away

Spring Break Escapes

25 prime places—near and far—to while away your week (or weekend)

03/14/2012

Slideshow

Slide Show: Yakuza’s Hidden Cottage

03/09/2012

BEST GUESTHOUSES PDX #1

Yakuza's Hidden Cottage

We kick off our series on little-known rentals with the popular izakaya's modern courtyard cabin, complete with room service and 24-hour hot tub access.

03/09/2012

Slideshow

Slide Show: Skamania Lodge Makeover

03/06/2012

Travel News

Skamania Lodge Makeover

The Gorge’s signature Stevenson resort gets a facelift with a renovated great room, restaurant, and adults-only hot tub.

03/06/2012