Travel & Outdoors

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

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

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

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

Deals & Happenings

Flight Sale and the Best of the Region’s Upcoming Events

Cheap NYC flights, gear sales, beach festivals, Tacoma’s hot new art exhibit, and more

02/29/2012

Weekend Away

Brand New in Bend

A lull in the housing market hasn’t slowed the growth of new restaurants, brewpubs, resorts, and more in this sunny Central Oregon town.

02/28/2012

Slideshow

Slide Show: Brand New in Bend

02/28/2012

Travel News

Around the Region: PDX Gets New Flights; Cali Gets New Wine Regions

Alaska Airlines brings back nonstop service to Santa Barbara and Sonoma adds two new AVAs

02/27/2012

Trail of the Month

Fort to Sea Trail

Hiking & Whale Watching | 13 Miles, Round Trip | Rating: Moderate

02/24/2012 By Brian Barker Edited by Zach Dundas