Travel & Outdoors

RIDE DESIGN

Will Your Next Road Bike Be Made of Wood?

Southeast Portland's Renovo bikes are road ready—and gorgeous.

07/07/2015 By Mary Stutzman

WIDE WORLD

Hot Travel Links: Awful People on Airplanes, Centimeter-Accurate GPS systems, and an Insane Wingsuit Stunt

This week’s best international travel stories.

07/06/2015 By Marty Patail

GEAR UP

A Monthly Delivery of Outdoor Gear for Summer Adventuring

Bend-based Cairn offers a new kind of subscription, sending a curated box of the latest outdoor products to your door.

06/30/2015 By Allison Jones

GEAR UP

The Ultimate Summer Outdoor Gear Guide

Prep for this season's big adventures with the best fresh gear finds from local companies.

06/25/2015 By Rachel Sandstrom

BEER

Celebrate National Radler Day at Hopworks BikeBar

The Radler: history's first beer made specifically for cyclists.

06/22/2015 By Marty Patail

SUMMER GUIDE

Your Guide to the Perfect Portland Weekend: June 25-28

Each week throughout the summer, we'll share dozens of ways to make the most of your days off! This week: the World Naked Bike Ride!

06/22/2015

LONG STORY SHORT

Bringing Outrigger Canoeing from the Islands to the Northwest

JD Davies, a master of water sports on the Columbia River, revives an ancient floating art form.

06/22/2015 By Christopher Van Tilburg

TRAIL OF THE MONTH

Boulder Lake Makes an Ideal Summer Day Hike

With picture-perfect picnic tables, pine-dotted cliffs, and wildflowers, this 11-acre lake is calling.

06/22/2015 By Rachel Ritchie

SPOTLIGHT

Unlocking Portland's Stylish Hotel Boom

With over ten new and updated properties around town, the city's lodging revolution is here.

06/22/2015 By Camille Grigsby-Rocca

FILM

Portlander's Dog Film Breaks the Internet's Heart

What happens when you make a personal film about you and your dog, and the whole world falls in love with it? We found out from Portlander Ben Moon, whose short film Denali is now a viral phenomenon.

06/16/2015 By Fiona McCann

WIDE WORLD

Hot Travel Links: Game of Thrones Filming Locations, Peeing in the Hotel Pool, and the Wolves in Yellowstone

This week's best international travel stories.

06/16/2015 By Marty Patail

SUMMER GUIDE

Your Guide to the Perfect Portland Weekend: June 19-21

Each week throughout the summer, we'll share dozens of ways to make the most of your days off! This week: Celebrate the solstice with What the Festival, kayak tours, and ping pong in Forest Park.

06/16/2015 By Rachel Ritchie

JUST BECAUSE

A Portland Photographer's Amazing Shots from Argentina

Andy Batt traveled to the volcanic deserts of northwestern Argentina—and came back with stunning photographs.

06/12/2015 By Rachel Ritchie

SUMMER GUIDE

Your Guide to the Perfect Portland Weekend: June 11-14

Each week throughout the summer, we'll share dozens of ways to make the most of your days off!

06/12/2015 By Rachel Ritchie

GET OUT

Your Guide to Eco-Friendly Camping this Summer

From safe sunscreens to an in-depth packing list, the Oregon Environmental Council has plenty of tips to keep your trip green.

06/10/2015 By Jen Coleman

WIDE WORLD

5 Reasons Why Iceland Should Be On Your Travel Bucket List

The new direct flight from PDX to Keflavik is calling.

06/03/2015 By Kristin Donahue

TREAT YO SELF

Make the Most of Your Vacation Days with these Healthy Summer Adventures

Raft through Hells Canyon, indulge in a yoga and pilates retreat in Sonoma, or find your om in a vineyard—and dedicate this summer to your healthiest self.

05/27/2015 By Allison Jones