Ski Resorts

A Guide to Mount Hood's Ski Resorts

Here's a rundown of where to ski, snowboard, or just curl up by the fire.

08/03/2018 By Benjamin Tepler

Campground Guide

10 Northwest Car-Camping Sites That Might Actually Have Room for You

Procrastinators, this is for you.

08/03/2018 By Benjamin Tepler

Get Out of Town

The Ultimate Pacific Northwest Camping Cheat Sheet

Turned around on snowy forest roads? Sick of sold-out campgrounds? Here's how to win the camping game.

08/03/2018 By Benjamin Tepler Research by Catherine Johnson

PDX Planner

Portland by the Season: Can't-Miss Stuff for Every Time of Year

From summer swims to winter film fests, here's how to fill your calendar.

08/03/2018 By Portland Monthly Staff

Chef Diaries

Introducing 'Postcards from the Food Edge,' a New Series from Globe-Trotting PDX Chefs

In our inaugural post, Ataula’s Jose and Cristina Chesa explore churros, lap up coffee-ant mayo, and cook up a storm in Mexico City.

07/25/2018 By Cristina Baez Edited by Karen Brooks

Hometown Pride

Portlander Colin O’Brady Just Set Another Speed Record

With a final step atop Mount Hood on July 19, O’Brady conquered the highest peak in every American state in a mere 21 days—a world record.

07/20/2018 By Sydney Dauphinais

Food Event Spotlight

Tickets on Sale Now for Seattle vs. Portland Wild About Game Showdown

The 18th annual cooking competition gears up with major chefs, judges, and plenty of wild meat.

07/18/2018 By Emily Davis

First Look

Troutdale’s New Sugarpine Drive In Is Ready to Cool You Down

Just watch out for sunny-day traffic at this Sandy River sundae and soft serve shack.

07/17/2018 By Margaret Seiler

Editor's Note

From the Editor: The Coast of Tomorrow

And the luxury of stepping out of the news cycle.

07/17/2018 By Zach Dundas

The Shakedown

Is the Oregon Coast Really All It's Cracked Up to Be?

We size up our beachfront property.

07/17/2018 By Marty Patail

10 Best Hikes Close to Seattle

Hiking is the Northwest's signature pastime, and some of the state's best trails are less than an hour from downtown.

By Seattle Met Staff
Published 09/21/2018

19 Urban Adventures for the Whole Family

Where to embrace the city sights, the great outdoors, or a rainy afternoon.

By Allecia Vermillion avermillion@seattlemet.com
Published 09/21/2018

Road Trips 2018: Behind the Scenes

Watch how we brought #VanLife to life for our October cover story.

By Sara Marie D’Eugenio
Published 09/11/2018

The Regional Radio Stations You Need to Know Before Hitting the Road

Rediscover the radio dial— it’s that thing above the USB port—by tuning into Northwest stations with local flavor.

By Allison Williams awilliams@seattlemet.com
Published 09/11/2018

How to Spend a Day Mushroom Hunting

Is there anything more quintessentially Pacific Northwest than foraging for fungi in the woods?

By Stefan Milne smilne@seattlemet.com
Published 09/11/2018

Spokane Boasts a Cultural History All Its Own

Washington's second largest city tempts visitors across the Cascades with breweries, street art, and reasonable prices.

By Allison Williams awilliams@seattlemet.com
Published 09/11/2018

Travel

Secrets of the North Coast, from Long Beach to Pacific City

Food trails, reclaimed rails, and repurposed old jails: there's plenty new worth discovering on Oregon's northern shores.

07/17/2018 Edited by Ramona DeNies Photography by Justin Bailie

Secrets of the North Coast: Transit Tips

How to Tour the Oregon Coast by Bus

It's your $25 ticket from Portland to Astoria, Yachats, and so many places in between.

07/17/2018 By Margaret Seiler

Secrets of the North Coast: Trek for Treats

Stock Your Kitchen with These Finds from Oregon's North Coast

Local goods—camembert, oysters, world-class rum—line Highway 101 from Long Beach to Tillamook.

07/17/2018 By Ramona DeNies

Secrets of the North Coast: Beach Guide

The Essential Guide to Oregon's North Coast

From the Long Beach Peninsula to Pacific City, here are the hot spots and under-the-radar finds to know.

07/17/2018 By Ramona DeNies

Secrets of the North Coast: Sunrise over Wheeler

Can Oregon's North Coast Switch Up Its Tourism Game?

On our state's shores, tourism is synonymous with summer. These northern communities want to convince you the hotness extends all year.

07/17/2018 By Ramona DeNies

Style

Portland's New Activewear School Gets Designers Closer to That Dream Job

And it boasts a workspace that would make Tim Gunn clap with joy.

07/17/2018 By Eden Dawn

Strategies

How to Love the Oregon Coast, Barnacles and All

A writer makes peace with the problematic reality of a tourist destination.

07/17/2018 By Casey Jarman

Trophy Case

5 Must-Pack Items for Your Next Oregon Coast Adventure

Beach, please. Here's how to outfit yourself for maximum relaxation.

07/17/2018 By Kelly Clarke

Business

Pok Pok Wings Will Soon Be Available in Vegas

And if all goes well, we could see them everywhere.

07/17/2018 By Kelly Clarke

Cache Me If You Can

Geocaching Is the Geekiest Outdoors Activity (and It Began in Oregon)

What's up with this wood-walking, GPS-stalking hobby?

07/17/2018 By Catherine Johnson

Find a Trail

Tripster

A Guide to Mount Hood's Ski Resorts

10 Northwest Car-Camping Sites That Might Actually Have Room for You

The Ultimate Pacific Northwest Camping Cheat Sheet

Portland by the Season: Can't-Miss Stuff for Every Time of Year

Introducing 'Postcards from the Food Edge,' a New Series from Globe-Trotting PDX Chefs

Portlander Colin O’Brady Just Set Another Speed Record

Tickets on Sale Now for Seattle vs. Portland Wild About Game Showdown

Troutdale’s New Sugarpine Drive In Is Ready to Cool You Down

From the Editor: The Coast of Tomorrow

Is the Oregon Coast Really All It's Cracked Up to Be?

Seattle Met Travel

10 Best Hikes Close to Seattle

19 Urban Adventures for the Whole Family

Road Trips 2018: Behind the Scenes

The Regional Radio Stations You Need to Know Before Hitting the Road

How to Spend a Day Mushroom Hunting

Spokane Boasts a Cultural History All Its Own

Secrets of the North Coast, from Long Beach to Pacific City

How to Tour the Oregon Coast by Bus

Stock Your Kitchen with These Finds from Oregon's North Coast

The Essential Guide to Oregon's North Coast

Can Oregon's North Coast Switch Up Its Tourism Game?

Portland's New Activewear School Gets Designers Closer to That Dream Job

How to Love the Oregon Coast, Barnacles and All

5 Must-Pack Items for Your Next Oregon Coast Adventure

Pok Pok Wings Will Soon Be Available in Vegas

Geocaching Is the Geekiest Outdoors Activity (and It Began in Oregon)

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