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GEAR UP

Hiking App Uncovers Over 400 Hidden Viewpoints

Acclaimed Oregon photographer Rodney Lough, Jr. shares 18 years worth of outdoor discoveries with a new phone app.

08/21/2014 By Sarah Richards

NORTHWEST EVENTS

Oregon Wild’s 40th Anniversary Celebration

On October 17, celebrate Oregon Wild's birthday with camp-inspired foods and event-only brewed beer.

08/20/2014 By Sarah Richards

GO FORTH AND EAT

3 Ultimate Oregon Bounty Road Trips

Explore video tours of Willamette Valley's wine country, Central Oregon's cattle lands and breweries, and the South Coast's sunny shores—then hit the road yourself!

08/14/2014

MOTORSPORTS

Is Portland International Raceway Reaching Its Finish Line?

With an aging audience and financial barriers to the widespread ownership of racing cars, Portland’s people’s racetrack ponders its future.

08/12/2014

NORTHWEST EVENTS

Movies in the Garden in Silverton

Every Thursday night this summer, the Oregon Garden in Silverton hosts an outdoor film showing.

08/11/2014 By Andrea Harvey

PRO TIPS

10 Tips for Traveling with Your pets

The American Veterinary Medical Association breaks it down.

08/11/2014 By Sarah Richards

DEALS & HAPPENINGS

Tripster: Weekend Plans

Test your Northwest knowledge at Gorge Trivia Night, drink up at the Bend Brewfest, and book a night with Plate & Pitchfork.

08/08/2014 By Rachel Ritchie

NORTHWEST EVENTS

Beer Me, Bend!

Your complete guide to enjoying the 11th annual Bend Brewfest, August 14–16

08/06/2014 By Peter Holmstrom

THE GRAPEVINE

Win a Weekend of Free Food and Wine in the Eola-Amity Hills

Explore one of Oregon's hottest AVAs this Labor Day weekend with the Encompass Guidebook, offering VIP access to over twenty wineries and nosh from local food carts.

08/04/2014 By Allison Jones

SEIZE THE SUMMER

Navigating the Dangers of Summer Travel

The path to the perfect Northwest adventure is paved with peril. Can you make it to the promised land?

08/01/2014 By Marty Patail

SEIZE THE SUMMER

The Northwest's Best Hidden Waterfalls

Cool off with a sojourn to one of these five falling favorites.

08/01/2014 By Adam Sawyer

SEIZE THE SUMMER

10 Adrenaline-Packed Summer Days

Looking for a healthy dose of adventure? Gather your friends, pack up your gear, and make it count.

08/01/2014 By Zach Dundas, Aaron Scott, Marty Patail, and Caleb Diehl Edited by Rachel Ritchie

SEIZE THE SUMMER

Car-Free Summer Escapes

These transit-powered day trips are proof that you don’t need your own four wheels to have fun in the Northwest.

08/01/2014 By Margaret Seiler

SEIZE THE SUMMER

8 Low-Key Oregon Adventures

The recipe for a great day will often involve a balanced blend of walking, pedaling, food, and beer.

08/01/2014 Edited by Rachel Ritchie By Eden Dawn, Allison Jones, Margaret Seiler, Michael Zusman, and Maya Seaman

SEIZE THE SUMMER

5 Places to Splash in the City

Take your brood for a plunge without leaving Portland.

08/01/2014 By Kelly Clarke

GOURMET TO GO

The Perfect Portland Picnic

This summer, don’t leave home without a bountiful basket of local bites. Shakespeare in the park just got delicious.

08/01/2014 By Allison Jones

SEIZE THE SUMMER

7 Relaxing Summer Day Trips

Into short drives, easy strolls, and sweat-free escapes? There's no shame in that! Here's how to make the most of summer in your flip-flops.

08/01/2014 By Zach Dundas, Eden Dawn, Allison Jones, Kelly Clarke, and Marty Patail Edited by Rachel Ritchie

SEIZE THE SUMMER

Ultimate Summer Day Trips

The sun is shining and everybody seems to be smiling—it's time to make the most of Oregon's peak season with dozens of swimming holes, day hikes, picnic spots, and beach trips.

08/01/2014 Edited by Rachel Ritchie

TRAVEL NEWS

Gordon Ramsay Fixes Up a Southern Oregon "Hippie" Hotel

On Monday August 4, the frequently-irate Gordon Ramsay shows his sensitive side at a hotel in Applegate, OR on FX's Hotel Hell.

07/31/2014 By Caleb Diehl

TRAVEL NEWS

Adventure Start-up Joins Forces with Oregon Field Guide

Portland start-up Outdoor Project merges its catalog of maps, guides, and driving directions with OPB's rich storytelling.

07/29/2014 By Caleb Diehl

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