Travel & Outdoors

DAY TRIPPER

Transit + Bikes = Adventure!

Give your weekend bike rides a serious boost with these bike-friendly transit options.

07/18/2014 By Caleb Diehl

GET OUT

The Ultimate Summer Travel Guide

Portland Monthly's best summer travel tips, guides, and products—all in one place.

07/18/2014 By Marty Patail

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Backpacking the Emigrant Wilderness

A look at Yosemite’s wild sister to the north

07/16/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

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Slide Show: Backpacking the Emigrant Wilderness

07/16/2014

EAT WITH YOUR EYES

Far-Flung Plates at the Lostine Tavern

A first look at Eastern Oregon’s new farm-to-table eatery.

07/16/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

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3 Hot Spots to Kayak—Without Getting Wet

You don’t need to hit Class V rapids for a taste of Oregon’s aquatic offerings. Indeed, Portland is a paddler’s paradise so mellow, you might not even break a sweat. Here are three perfect spots for the kayaking novice.

07/15/2014 By Maya Seaman

CONCERTS

Guide to 2014 Summer Concerts and Festivals

From Pickathon to Edgefield to the Oregon Zoo, we've got all the updates on this summer's outdoor music schedule. Plus, win tickets to Lyle Lovett.

07/14/2014 By Danielle Klenak

DEALS & HAPPENINGS

Tripster: Weekend Plans

Festival season is upon us! Make your plans to gather berries, listen to some bluegrass, watch movies in Oregon Garden, and celebrate marriage equality.

07/14/2014 By Rachel Ritchie

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The Ultimate Mount Hood Hiking Route

Circumnavigate our favorite Cascade peak for an unforgettable forest adventure.

07/14/2014 By Christopher Van Tilburg

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Slide Show: Mazama Trail to McNeil Point Shelter

07/11/2014

JUST BECAUSE

Ninja Turtles... in Astoria!

Before Michael Bay's dubstep-tastic reboot next month, we revisit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, when Astoria doubled as ancient Japan.

07/11/2014 By Peter Holmstrom

NORTHWEST EVENTS

Brewers Find Inspiration in Forest Park

A walking program invites local brewers to explore the great Northwest to inspire new beers.

07/10/2014 By Andrea Harvey

NORTHWEST EVENTS

Vehicle-Free Days at Crater Lake National Park

For two days in September, a section of Crater Lake will be reserved for non-motorized traffic only.

07/10/2014 By Andrea Harvey

NORTHWEST TRAVEL

Summer Skiing at Timberline

A warm-weather trip to Mount Hood's slopes combines mountain-town charm, skiing folklore, and environmental questions.

07/07/2014 By Caleb Diehl

JUST BECAUSE

Our 10 Favorite Oregon Instagrammers

We scrolled through our Instagram feed to pick our 10 favorite digital photographers.

07/01/2014 By Nicole Cordier

BEST GUESTHOUSES

Best Places to Board Your Pooch in PDX

We know leaving a pet behind can be painful, so we sniffed out five of Portland's top spots to stash your dog while you're away.

07/01/2014 By Nicole Cordier

WEEKEND GETAWAY

The Perfect Weekend in Vancouver, BC

Escape to Canada's Cascadian metropolis for 72 hours of great food, chic hotels, dreamy bike rides, and city strolls—all just a few hours to the north.

07/01/2014 By Rachel Ritchie