Travel & Outdoors

WANDERLUST

Paul Gerald's Favorite Places

The local writer and adventurer talks to us about Opal Creek, the magic of New Zealand, and the hazards of 24-hour layovers.

10/27/2014 By Brooke Sahni

Post

Slide Show: The Vintages Trailers

10/24/2014

STAYCATION

Checking in with Portland's Tiny House Hotel

We asked 1-year-old Caravan's owners to fill us in on what’s new, their plans for the future, and their favorite memories so far.

10/23/2014 By Brooke Sahni

DEALS & HAPPENINGS

Tripster: Weekend Plans

Portland's best and spookiest celebrations of Halloween, Canopy by Hilton and Arc'teryx come to town, and fall hotel deals.

10/21/2014 By Rachel Ritchie

WANDERLUST

Kim Cooper Findling’s Favorite Places

A tireless Oregonian travel writer reveals her favorite spots, her travel bucket list, and her weirdest writing retreat.

10/21/2014 By Brooke Sahni

NORTHWEST EVENTS

Family Friendly Halloween Happenings

Pack up the whole family and head for Portland's spookiest spots this Halloween season.

10/10/2014 By Brooke Sahni

TRAVEL NEWS

Rick Steves Makes a Case for Pot

The esteemed Washingtonian travel writer heads out on the road to promote marijuana legalization in Oregon.

10/08/2014 By Catalina Gaitán

DEALS & HAPPENINGS

Tripster: Weekend Plans

Cider. Fall foliage. Pumpkins, mushrooms, apples, pears, and cranberries. Get out and enjoy harvest season!

10/06/2014 By Rachel Ritchie

DEALS & HAPPENINGS

Take a Hike in the Gorge and Reap the Rewards

For one weekend in October, hikers in the Columbia River Gorge can scoop up sweet discounts in Stevenson, Washington.

10/01/2014 By Sara Rangel

FALL EVENTS

The Ultimate Guide to Northwest Pumpkin Patches

We've scouted dozens of the best places to search for your perfect pumpkin, plus plenty of other family-friendly activities—from corn mazes to hay pyramids.

09/30/2014 By Anna Loh

U-PICK

Your Hood River Fruit Loop Field Guide

Apples! Chestnuts! Pears! Pumpkins! Explore the scenic Fruit Loop just east of Portland for all the u-picking you can handle this fall.

09/29/2014 By Sarah Ostaszewski

TRAVEL NEWS

From Around the World: Sept 29

How to eat healthy on the road, which countries travel the furthest for their honeymoons, and why you could be riding a 59,000 mile space elevator.

09/29/2014 By Marty Patail

NORTHWEST TRAVEL

How to Take Public Transit to Timberline

A carless trip to Mount Hood is easier than you think. You don’t even have to hitchhike.

09/29/2014 By Margaret Seiler

TRAVEL DEALS

Provenance Hotels Loves Boobies

Three Portland hotels offer feel-good deals for National Breast Cancer Month.

09/29/2014 By Brooke Sahni

INTO THE WILD

Mapping Portland's Urban Predators

Coyotes, cougars, and bears—oh my! We take a look at the creatures that share this wilderness we call home.

09/26/2014 By Virginia Gewin

HIKING

Trail of the Month: Indian Heaven Trail No. 33

Packed with glassy lakes, serene meadows, and alpine vistas, Southwest Washington’s Indian Heaven Wilderness is indeed divine.

09/26/2014 By Brian Barker

ROAD TRIP

Northwest Wine Country Weekends

From Southern Oregon’s golden fields to the desert oasis of Walla Walla to the Willamette Valley’s verdant hills, the region's vineyards are ripe for exploring.

09/26/2014 Edited by Rachel Ritchie With Aaron Scott, Emily Grosvenor, and Marty Patail