Travel & Outdoors

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Coast Camping at Second Beach

Head to Washington's wild Olympic Coast for some of the best oceanside accommodations in the Northwest.

07/29/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

NORTHWEST EVENTS

Final Weekend of Lily Festival

This weekend marks the end of Forest Grove's 2nd annual Lily Festival.

07/29/2014 By Nicole Cordier

TRAVEL NEWS

Should We Ban Smoking on Oregon's Beaches?

Oregon moves to ban smoking on all 362 miles of the state's coastline.

07/28/2014 By Nicole Cordier

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The Last Silent Forest

Five hours from Portland, the Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park is one of 12 places where silence is still possible.

07/28/2014 By Caleb Diehl

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Slide Show: An Epic Oregon Bike Ride

07/25/2014

TRAVEL INSPIRATION

An Epic Oregon Bike Ride

Saddle up your bike for an epic Eastern Oregon adventure on the Grande Tour Scenic Bikeway.

07/25/2014 By Brian Barker

GEAR UP

Hiking Book Combines Research with Great Design

With full-color maps, photographs, and easy directions, Lisa Holmes’s guide has everything you need to plan a summer excursion.

07/24/2014 By Caleb Diehl

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Your Game Plan For Summitting St. Helens, Hood, and Adams

A trio of nearby peaks beckon—here’s how beginners can start their ascent.

07/21/2014 By Devan Schwartz

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8 Great Afternoon Hikes and Rides

Five trails and three bike routes that celebrate Northwest splendor—without the long haul.

07/21/2014

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

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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