Direct Flight

Chicago’s North Loop Is a Paradise of Arty Parks and Dipped Beef

Casual eats, meet cultural treats.

06/25/2019 By Ryan Ashby

News

In 1999, a Wolf Named Freedom Came to Oregon. We’re Still Fighting Over Her.

The apex predator is a lightning rod for conservationists and ranchers.

06/25/2019 By Ramona DeNies

Development

Downtown Portland Is Getting the Northwest's First Ritz-Carlton Hotel

The 35-story tower replacing the SW 10th and Alder food cart pod will soon house a luxury hotel.

06/20/2019 By Marty Patail

Event Spotlight

BudFest Eugene Offers Up Music, Merriment, and Marijuana

Kick off summer with a cannabis-centric gathering in bucolic Veneta.

06/19/2019 By Shannon Henderson

Television

We Talked to Bruce Campbell About Human Pretzels, Soap, and Southern Oregon

The cult actor—and Jackson County resident—hosts the Travel Channel's new reboot of Ripley's Believe It or Not premiering June 9.

06/05/2019 By Michelle DeVona

Bikepacking

Here's How It Looks to Bike 364 Miles Across Oregon on (Mostly) Dirt Roads

The Oregon Outback, which runs from Klamath Falls to the Columbia River, is the state's most hallowed bikepacking route. It's tough, gorgeous, and even delivers surprise ice cream at mile 271.

05/28/2019 By Rebecca Jacobson

Editor's Note

The Best Way to Experience Portland Is on Two Wheels

Riding a bike transformed the way I see this city.

05/28/2019 By Rebecca Jacobson

Free Wheeling

The Portlander's Guide to Having More Fun on Your Bike

From scenic bike trails to cycling tips to Pedalpalooza's most offbeat and fun group rides, here's our guide to making the most out of your two wheels.

05/28/2019 By Rebecca Jacobson

Summer Adventures

The Ultimate Guide to Oregon's Great Outdoors

Hike, bike, and paddle your way around the wildest corners of the Northwest.

05/28/2019 Edited by Benjamin Tepler

The Shakedown

The 2019 World Naked Bike Ride Happens June 29

We take a look (maybe not too close a look, OK?) at the annual Pedalpalooza event.

05/28/2019 By Portland Monthly Staff

With Waterfront Whimsy, Tacoma Is So Much More Than a Mini Seattle

Slides for adults, swimming with sharks. When did our neighbor get so cool?

By Allison Williams awilliams@seattlemet.com
Published 10/22/2019

To the Woods—It’s Wild Mushroom Season

Want to try foraging for fungi? Now’s the time to do it.

By Stefan Milne smilne@seattlemet.com
Published 10/16/2019

15 Enchanting Small-Town Getaways Across the Northwest

Escape Seattle for adventures in the hamlets of the Pacific Northwest.

By Allison Williams awilliams@seattlemet.com
Published 09/24/2019

7 Antique Stores to Seek Out in Snohomish

The postcard-perfect town offers the ideal ramble through cool old stuff.

By Allison Williams awilliams@seattlemet.com
Published 09/24/2019

A Crash Course in Washington State’s Best-Known Burgs

From general vibes to must-sees, small towns in a nutshell.

By Allison Williams awilliams@seattlemet.com
Published 09/24/2019

Tiny Bingen Shares Its Secrets in the Gorge

On the banks of the Columbia River, old meets new.

By Allison Williams awilliams@seattlemet.com
Published 09/24/2019

Free Wheeling: Groups

10 Portland Bike Groups for Cyclists of Every Speed

From mellow rambles to gravel suffer-fests, pizza rides to midnight mystery whirls, our city serves up something for everyone.

05/28/2019 By Rebecca Jacobson

Free Wheeling: Bike Fun

5 Best Bets for Pedalpalooza 2019

From two-wheeled all-nighters to Muppet sing-alongs, there’s a bike ride for you.

05/28/2019 By Rebecca Jacobson

Free Wheeling: Mountain Biking

Two Years In, Portland’s Mountain Bike Park Is a Hit

Gateway Green welcomes shredders of all skills.

05/28/2019 By Rebecca Jacobson

Free Wheeling: Rides

3 Can’t-Miss Portland Bike Rides

From mellow riverside cruises to gravel grinds, here are some of the best routes the area has to offer.

05/28/2019 By Rebecca Jacobson

Free Wheeling: Safety

Been Off Your Bike? Here Are 4 Easy Steps to Get Back in the Saddle.

Among them: how to maximize tush comfort

05/28/2019 By Rebecca Jacobson

Free Wheeling: History

Think Portland Is Obsessed with Bikes Today? Meet the Wheelpeople of 1890s Stumptown.

The dream of the 1890s is alive in modern bike culture.

05/28/2019 By Rebecca Jacobson

Summer Adventures: Biking

How to Pack for Your First Two-Wheeled Adventure

A seasoned local bikepacker shares her top tips.

05/28/2019 By Rebecca Jacobson

Summer Adventures: Under Construction

Some of These 6 Oregon Trails Don’t Exist Yet—But They Will Be Epic

These trails are the future of outdoor adventuring in Oregon.

05/28/2019 By Ramona DeNies, Margaret Seiler, Fiona McCann, Benjamin Tepler, Kelly Clarke, and Marty Patail

Summer Adventures: Mountain Biking

Timberline Will Open for High-Speed Mountain Biking Action This Summer

The venerable ski resort debuts the first eight miles of its Timberline Mountain Bike Park in July.

05/28/2019 By Arlo Voorhees

Summer Adventures: The Gorge

Two Years After the Eagle Creek Fire, Some of the Gorge’s Most Iconic Hikes Are Open Again

Here are three hikes to get you back into the Gorge.

05/28/2019 By Benjamin Tepler