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

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

These Resorts Bring Wellness to the Oregon Coast

Rejuvenate at DIY retreats at Salishan Resort and the new Headlands Coastal Lodge.

By Allison Williams awilliams@seattlemet.com
Published 10/16/2018

Larch Season Is Finally Here

And it's already almost over. The Cascade color show is as spectacular as it is ephemeral, so the gold rush is on.

By Allison Williams awilliams@seattlemet.com
Published 10/03/2018

Fall's Most Instagrammable Locations

Cute AF places around Washington to #liveauthentic this autumn, zero hiking required.

By Sara Marie D’Eugenio
Published 09/27/2018

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

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

Mustang Tally

Does Oregon Have Too Many Wild Horses?

The feds think so—and they want Congress to approve a plan to thin the herd.

07/17/2018 By Ramona DeNies

Design

Can This Portland Company Revolutionize the Mountain Bike?

Viral Bikes founder Steve Domahidy breaks down his innovative design.

07/11/2018 By Sydney Dauphinais

News

The Brand-New Cully Park Is Officially Open

Gov. Kate Brown and Sen. Ron Wyden were on hand to celebrate the grand opening of the project on June 30.

06/28/2018 By Sydney Dauphinais

Pop-Ups

Olympia Oyster Bar Launches a Pop-Up on the Oregon Coast

All summer long, Maylin Chavez is shucking, dressing, and baking oysters straight from the source: Nevør Shellfish Farm, right on Netarts Bay.

06/26/2018 By Sydney Dauphinais

Style Spotlight

Nigeria's Stylish (and Portland-Born) World Cup Jerseys Sold Out in Minutes

Nike designer and Toffee Club co-owner Pete Hoppins explains why football fashion is having a moment.

06/26/2018 By Eden Dawn

Politics

Oregon's New Office of Outdoor Recreation Finally Has a Leader. What Will He Do First?

Cailin O'Brien Feeney will have to balance feedback from all sorts of outdoor enthusiasts, from environmental activists to ATV lovers.

06/26/2018 By Sydney Dauphinais

Find a Trail

Tripster

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?

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

Seattle Met Travel

These Resorts Bring Wellness to the Oregon Coast

Larch Season Is Finally Here

Fall's Most Instagrammable Locations

10 Best Hikes Close to Seattle

19 Urban Adventures for the Whole Family

Road Trips 2018: Behind the Scenes

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)

Does Oregon Have Too Many Wild Horses?

Can This Portland Company Revolutionize the Mountain Bike?

The Brand-New Cully Park Is Officially Open

Olympia Oyster Bar Launches a Pop-Up on the Oregon Coast

Nigeria's Stylish (and Portland-Born) World Cup Jerseys Sold Out in Minutes

Oregon's New Office of Outdoor Recreation Finally Has a Leader. What Will He Do First?

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