Travel & Outdoors

Snow Day

Record Snowfall Brings Chaos, Jubilation to Portland

Thousands of people were stuck on roads Wednesday as the Portland Metro area received nearly 11 inches of snow, cancelling school and work for many on Thursday.

02/23/2023 By Sam Stites

Snowbiz

Mobility Duo Is Taking the Snowboard Industry by Storm

The Central Oregon–based business offering physical therapy, workouts, and its own brand of "Snoga" is helping snowboarders of all ages prevent injury and improve their mobility.

02/20/2023 By Sam Stites

Politics

Lawmakers Consider Bill to Protect Oregon’s Outdoor Industry from Lawsuits

Senate Bill 754 would put Oregon in line with its neighbors by bolstering businesses’ ability to enforce liability waivers, but opponents say it will make it harder for people to claim a business was negligent.

02/17/2023 By Sam Stites

Trails

Hike of the Month: Oxbow Loop

Explore 12 miles of trails through towering old-growth forest and the glacier-fed Sandy River just minutes from Portland.

02/14/2023 By Isabel Lemus Kristensen

Travel

Getting Wrecked in Astoria: 28 Hours of Beer, Food, and History

Czech-style pilsners, blackberry English pub ciders, creamy frozen custard, barking sea lions, famous shipwrecks, historic military batteries, and more

02/10/2023 By Isabel Lemus Kristensen

Truffles

Truffle Farming Has Arrived in Oregon. How Does It Work?

French truffles are now farmed in Oregon, and command the same price as imports. What does that mean for wild varieties? Could your dog learn to hunt them?

02/07/2023 By Matthew Trueherz

Winter Getaways

Direct Flights to the Sun from PDX

Maui, Guadalajara, and Phoenix are among the easiest and best-value destinations for sun seekers within a quick, nonstop flight of Portland.

01/31/2023 By Sam Stites

Trails

Hike of the Month: Gnat Creek

A hike along this rushing creek and through a dense, evergreen forest is just what the doctor ordered if you’re tired of being stuck inside.

01/31/2023 By Sam Stites

Nonstop Destinations

British Airways to Increase Nonstop Service between London and Portland This Summer

Daily nonstop flights from PDX to Heathrow will use the larger Boeing 777 airplane and offer travelers some luxe options.

01/24/2023 By Sam Stites

Smith Rock

Smith Rock State Park to Partially Close for 4 Weeks This Summer Due to Construction

Monkey Face, Misery Ridge Trail, and other features will be off limits between mid-July and mid-August.

01/20/2023 By Sam Stites

Ski Trips

Beyond Hood: Crystal Mountain Ski Resort

Just northeast of Mount Rainier, Crystal Mountain is a fun and challenging resort for all skill levels, but amenities are lacking amid growing pains.

01/19/2023 By Sam Stites

Food News

Restaurants from Portland, Maine, Are Popping Up on This Coast

Eem and Magna Kusina will host two prominent restaurants from our namesake, the other Portland, later this month.

01/12/2023 By Matthew Trueherz

Outdoor Investments

Oregon Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Improve Outdoor Recreation

In Salem, the state legislature considers more urban fishing, funding for communities rebuilding from wildfires, and more connections for the Oregon Coast Trail.

01/11/2023 By Sam Stites

Winter Sports

Changing the Face of Snow Sports in Oregon and Washington

Open Slopes PDX is working to make skiing and snowboarding more accessible to BIPOC and queer riders.

01/09/2023 By Isabel Lemus Kristensen

Travel

What to Do in Oregon in January

First Day Hikes at Oregon State Parks, drink high gravity beer in Bend, listen to folk music in Florence at the Winter Music Festival, and more.

12/29/2022 By Gabriel Granillo and Sam Stites

Winter Travel

10 Spots for Winter Camping in Oregon

Hike, snowshoe, ski, and camp year-round at parks and campgrounds across the state, including Crater Lake’s scenic Rim Drive.

12/21/2022 By Isabel Lemus Kristensen

Nature

Where to Go Storm-Watching on the Oregon Coast

From Fort Stevens to Shore Acres, Oregon's coastal storms are on dramatic display throughout the winter.

12/15/2022 By Gabriel Granillo

THE INSIDER’S GUIDE TO MOUNT HOOD

Where to Bed Down for the Night on Mount Hood

A-frames, hot tubs, log cabins, and views for days

12/15/2022 By Julia Silverman Illustrations by Chris Koelling

Air Travel

Deadline to Comply with Real ID Standards Pushed Again

But don’t put off that trip to the DMV forever—only 18 percent of Oregonians have made the switch so far.

12/13/2022 By Sam Stites

Trails

Hike of the Month: Neahkahnie Gap Trail

This two-mile addition to the Oregon Coast Trail offers beautiful scenery of Nehalem Bay and secondary-growth forest, and connects to Neahkahnie Mountain.

12/08/2022 By Isabel Lemus Kristensen

Portland Monthly

Travel & Outdoors

Record Snowfall Brings Chaos, Jubilation to Portland

Mobility Duo Is Taking the Snowboard Industry by Storm

Lawmakers Consider Bill to Protect Oregon’s Outdoor Industry from Lawsuits

Hike of the Month: Oxbow Loop

Getting Wrecked in Astoria: 28 Hours of Beer, Food, and History

Truffle Farming Has Arrived in Oregon. How Does It Work?

Direct Flights to the Sun from PDX

Hike of the Month: Gnat Creek

British Airways to Increase Nonstop Service between London and Portland This Summer

Smith Rock State Park to Partially Close for 4 Weeks This Summer Due to Construction

Beyond Hood: Crystal Mountain Ski Resort

Restaurants from Portland, Maine, Are Popping Up on This Coast

Oregon Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Improve Outdoor Recreation

Changing the Face of Snow Sports in Oregon and Washington

What to Do in Oregon in January

10 Spots for Winter Camping in Oregon

Where to Go Storm-Watching on the Oregon Coast

Where to Bed Down for the Night on Mount Hood

Deadline to Comply with Real ID Standards Pushed Again

Hike of the Month: Neahkahnie Gap Trail

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