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Behold, an Oasis

Three eco-adventures through a slough, a wetland, and a meandering river expose the city’s wild side.

05/19/2009 By Jill Davis

Beyond the Bridges

Alpine Penthouse

In winter, a Mount Hood fire tower becomes a cozy (and affordable) vacation cabin.

05/19/2009 With Brian Barker

Get Out

Choose Your Own Adventure

There’s nothing worse than wasting sun-filled days behind the wheel.

05/19/2009 By Martha Calhoon, Stacey Wilson, Camas Davis, and Christopher Van Tilburg Edited by Kasey Cordell With Brian Barker

Article

The Hidden Coast

Escape the crowds and capture your very own piece of the Pacific at these 34 secret spots.

05/19/2009 By Tom Colligan

Beyond the Bridges

Great Weekend Getaways Near Portland

1 tank of gas. 14 Destinations. From Crater Lake to Whidbey Island, fossil beds to quiet beach towns, here are 48-hour trips made (really) easy.

05/19/2009 By Anna Hirsh and Leslie Heilbrunn

Pinkies Up!

The Insider's Guide to Oregon Wine Country

Whether you're a casual taster of a connoisseur, we've got the essential stops in wine country.

05/19/2009 With Stacey Wilson and Megan Callow By Camas Davis and Condé Cox

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High-Tech Hunt

The sport of geocaching puts space-age technology in the palm of your hand and transforms a simple hike into a quest for treasure.

05/19/2009 By Christopher Van Tilburg

THE HIT LIST

Sweet Spot

Why is this dog smiling? Because she knows she lives in an urban dog-park paradise.

05/19/2009 By Stacey Wilson

Beyond the Bridges

Snow Bound

Five lodges where you can embrace the wintry weather (or avoid it altogether).

05/19/2009 By Stacey Wilson

THE HIT LIST

Nature Calls

Take a cool dip in the great outdoors (and show the dog days of summer who’s boss).

05/19/2009 By Stacey Wilson

Beyond the Bridges

Gold Standard

Jacksonville is one town we’re happy is stuck in the past.

05/19/2009 By Stacey Wilson

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Slide Show: Alpine Penthouse

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Slide Show: Choose Your Own Adventure

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Slide Show: The Hidden Coast

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Slide Show: Weekend Getaways

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Slide Show: The Insider’s Guide to Oregon Wine Country

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Seize the Bay

Explore the edges of the West Coast arts scene by tripping through San Francisco’s new museums and upstart galleries.

05/19/2009 By Camela Raymond

Beyond the Bridges

Rogue Spirit

Paddling Oregon's legendary river with a crew of perfect strangers, one writer gets a lesson in the transformative power of white water.

05/19/2009 By David Wolman

Trail of the Month

Hoyt Arboretum

A morning spent exploring the rolling hills of this 185-acre wilderness museum will introduce visitors to nearly 9,000 tree and plant specimens from around the globe.

05/19/2009 By Brian Barker