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Airports

PDX Reclaims Title of Best US Airport

Take that, Indianapolis!

09/09/2021 By Margaret Seiler

Photo Essay

At the Reins

Portland-based photographer Ivan McClellan talks about the backstories of his series, Eight Seconds.

09/07/2021 Photography by Ivan McClellan Edited by Marty Patail

Field Notes

Hike of the Month: Yakama Nation Mt Adams Recreational Area

Explore Bird Creek Meadows, waterfalls, wildflowers, and more at the 21,000-acre land managed by the Yakama Nation.

09/02/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Travel

These Portland Companies Are Changing the Way We Travel

From how we book a camping trip to how we experience the outdoors, consider these Portland-based companies before you book your next trip.

09/01/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Photography

Show Your Love of Portland's Forest Park and Win Some Gear

But hurry up. Pro Photo Supply’s annual Forest Park Conservancy Photography Contest ends September 3.

08/27/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Outdoors

The 62-Mile Corvallis to the Sea Trail Is Officially Open

After 50 years of dedication and patience, you can now hike from Corvallis to the Oregon coast.

08/24/2021 By Nick Campigli

Travel & Outdoors

As National Park Service Turns 105, Entrance to These PNW National Parks Is Free

Crater Lake National Park, Lewis and Clark Historical Park, Fort Vancouver Historical Site, and more are free this Wednesday.

08/23/2021 By Portland Monthly Staff

Outdoors

Looking for a Quick Trip Outdoors? Don’t Sleep on Portland-Area Nature Parks

Explore nature and wildlife at Marquam, Powell Butte, Canemah Bluff, and more.

08/19/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Travel

Is Portland Ready to Travel Again? Modern Adventure Thinks So.

Tourism will come back, but amid the pandemic and overtourism, what is our responsibility to travel ethically?

08/18/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Watersports

Sup, SUPers? Grab Your Board. We're Going Paddling.

Paddle up at Lost Lake, Hood River, Sellwood Waterfront Park, and more.

08/18/2021 By Katherine Chew Hamilton, Fiona McCann, and Gabriel Granillo

Travel

Don't Overlook Tacoma When Planning Your Weekend Getaway

Take a quick trip up Interstate 5 to the under-appreciated city with unique history, food, and drinks.

08/14/2021 By Cami Hughes

Outdoors

Bimma Williams on Preparing for Hood to Coast and How Cancer Has Impacted his Life

The Portland-based podcaster and his relay crew have already raised more than $8,000 for Providence Cancer Institute.

08/13/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Outdoors

Beat the Heat with Whitewater Rafting

Get ready to ride the rapids on the North Santiam, White Salmon, the Clackamas, the Deschutes, and the McKenzie Rivers.

08/12/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Field Notes

New Mt. Hood Trails Boast Views and Wildflowers Galore

There's a reason they call it Mt. Hood Meadows.

08/10/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

Outdoors

8 Ways to Go Camping If You Don’t Own a Tent

Where to rent camper vans, teardrop trailers, and more

08/06/2021 By Cami Hughes and Margaret Seiler

All Aboard

Soon, You Can Cruise the Willamette Aboard a 'Yacht Tub'

Who needs St. Tropez, anyway?

08/05/2021 By Julia Silverman

Travel

3 Amazing Hotels for Your Portland Staycation

Here's how to escape the city in style—without ever leaving.

08/02/2021 By Jordan Michelman

Water Sports

Kayaking within Reach: A Guide for the Newbie

A few paddle tips for beginners. No. 1: it's hard to carry!

07/28/2021 By Leah Altman

Outdoors

Our 10 Favorite Portland Dog Parks

With 33 patches of off-leash, dog-friendly romping zones in city parks, how do you decide?

07/27/2021 By Rachel Ritchie, Gabriel Granillo, and Fiona McCann

Climate Change

How to Help Those Hurt by the Bootleg Fire

With more than 2,000 people already displaced by the fire, the organizations helping impacted communities are reaching out.

07/27/2021 By Cami Hughes

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