Wanderlust

Feeling Fernweh? Hop On a Direct Flight Out of Here

Condor Airlines is bumping up the return of its seasonal nonstop flights between Portland and Frankfurt.

02/18/2020 By Julia Silverman

Politics

Just Exactly What Is Happening in Salem Right Now?

Environmentalists and the timber industry agree to work together, and Senate Republicans don't like it one bit.

02/17/2020 By Julia Silverman

Winter Getaways

Hood River’s Offseason Keeps Getting Better

A new bouldering gym, Hood River Hotel upgrades, and Ferment’s massive brew operation are reason enough for non-skiers to pay a visit.

02/17/2020 By Benjamin Tepler

Breaking News

Joshua McFadden and Bar Legend Jim Meehan to Open Takibi

The Japanese bar and restaurant unites McFadden’s Submarine Hospitality, Meehan, and lifestyle brand Snow Peak in Northwest Portland.

01/27/2020 By Karen Brooks

The Big One

Will Oregon Lawmakers Say Yes to More Money for Earthquake Prep?

Yes, and to the tune of $12.7 million, if Gov. Kate Brown gets her way

01/27/2020 By Julia Silverman

Field Notes

Snowshoe in Solitude at June Lake

This tucked-away Mount St. Helens trail offers a snowy, kid-friendly day out.

01/21/2020 By Benjamin Tepler

PDX → CA

Three Tried-and-True Ways to Explore LA

For a city this size, narrow your scope.

01/21/2020 By Margaret Seiler

Happiest Place on Earth?

A SoCal Family Theme Park Survival Guide

A few tips from actual parents for that trip that might cost as much as a semester of college

01/21/2020 By Portland Monthly Staff

Tacos & Top Guns

San Diego Boasts Harbor Seals, Beachfront Roller Coasters, and All the Tacos

Add sun (there’s always sun), and you have an easy family getaway.

01/21/2020 By Kelly Clarke

Such Great Heights

Go Off the Grid in the Sierra Nevada

But no Donner Party endings here.

01/21/2020 By Margaret Seiler

Best Washington Hikes

Hit the trail on 20 of the most spectacular and most accessible routes in the state.

By Allison Williams, Craig Romano, and Seattle Met Staff
Published 07/02/2020

Don't Go to the Beach for Memorial Day

Most of Washington's ocean-facing shoreline is closed, so it's not quite time for beach blanket bingo yet.

By Allison Williams [email protected]
Published 05/21/2020

It's the Perfect Time to Bird-Watch in Seattle

Peak avian migration time means the skies are full of songbirds.

By Nicole Martinson
Published 05/06/2020

Washington's Next Volcanic Eruption

When? Where? Are we ready?

By Allison Williams [email protected]
Published 05/06/2020

Mount St. Helens is Not a National Park

The volcano’s unique status makes upkeep complicated.

By Allison Williams [email protected]
Published 05/06/2020

Journey Into the Crater of Mount St. Helens

A visit to the inner sanctum of a fitful volcano, as Bill Nye the Science Guy tags along.

By Allison Williams [email protected]
Published 05/06/2020

All Aboard

The Perks of Traveling from LAX to PDX by Train

The Coast Starlight’s best days may be behind us, but it’s not too late.

01/21/2020 By Margaret Seiler

On the Road

Buckle Up for These Picture-Perfect California Road Trips

Leave from Portland, or fly south and rent a car.

01/21/2020 By Margaret Seiler and Kat Merck

The Land of Bart & Karl

Bookstores and Ball Games in Berkeley and Beyond

Swap MAX for BART with a weekend in the East Bay.

01/21/2020 By Alli Weseman

Rose City 2.0

Fires and Floods Can’t Dull the Magic of Sonoma and Napa

Welcome to the land of redwoods, roses, crashing waves, and wine.

01/21/2020 By Cassondra Bird

Cover Story

The Portlander's Guide to California

With its beach escapes, mountain retreats, urban culture hubs, and kiddie wonderlands, Cali is a fast and easy destination for Portland travelers.

01/21/2020 Edited by Margaret Seiler

Environment

Judges Bring An End (For Now) to Oregon's "Climate Kids" Lawsuit

21 kids and their Oregon-based lawyer had filed suit against the Trump administration

01/17/2020 By Julia Silverman

Extreme Makeover

Should the Dalles Get a $500,000 TV Makeover?

The Columbia Gorge city is in the running for a $500,000 makeover courtesy of Hulu and Extreme Makeover's Ty Pennington.

01/14/2020 By Julia Silverman

Travel

Head to Hawaii for Just a Long Weekend? Yes, We Can!

Chase the sun in Kailua, President Obama’s low-key hideaway.

12/31/2019 By Julia Silverman

Fashion News

Poler Emerges from the Grave... with New Owners and a Party

After shutting in January the #CampVibes brand throws a party to celebrate re-opening and a new team in place.

12/18/2019 By Eden Dawn

Food Event Spotlight

The Suttle Lodge Pulls in Major National Talent for Its 2020 Guest Chef Series

The best eating of the year will happen in the Deschutes National Forest, apparently.

12/10/2019 By Benjamin Tepler

Find a Trail

Travel & Outdoors

Feeling Fernweh? Hop On a Direct Flight Out of Here

Just Exactly What Is Happening in Salem Right Now?

Hood River’s Offseason Keeps Getting Better

Joshua McFadden and Bar Legend Jim Meehan to Open Takibi

Will Oregon Lawmakers Say Yes to More Money for Earthquake Prep?

Snowshoe in Solitude at June Lake

Three Tried-and-True Ways to Explore LA

A SoCal Family Theme Park Survival Guide

San Diego Boasts Harbor Seals, Beachfront Roller Coasters, and All the Tacos

Go Off the Grid in the Sierra Nevada

Seattle Met Travel

Best Washington Hikes

Don't Go to the Beach for Memorial Day

It's the Perfect Time to Bird-Watch in Seattle

Washington's Next Volcanic Eruption

Mount St. Helens is Not a National Park

Journey Into the Crater of Mount St. Helens

The Perks of Traveling from LAX to PDX by Train

Buckle Up for These Picture-Perfect California Road Trips

Bookstores and Ball Games in Berkeley and Beyond

Fires and Floods Can’t Dull the Magic of Sonoma and Napa

The Portlander's Guide to California

Judges Bring An End (For Now) to Oregon's "Climate Kids" Lawsuit

Should the Dalles Get a $500,000 TV Makeover?

Head to Hawaii for Just a Long Weekend? Yes, We Can!

Poler Emerges from the Grave... with New Owners and a Party

The Suttle Lodge Pulls in Major National Talent for Its 2020 Guest Chef Series

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