Travel & Outdoors

LITERATURE FROM THE BLAST ZONE

Coming Back to the Lady

Legendary Portland author Ursula K. Le Guin offers a perspective on the blast and changing landscape of Mount St. Helens.

06/02/2014 By Ursula K. Le Guin

FIELD STUDIES

16 Perfect Trails for Exploring Mount St. Helens

Whether you're scouting for a family-friendly stroll or a three-day backpacking challenge, we've rounded up the best hiking opportunities on the volcano's west, east, and south sides.

06/02/2014 By Rachel Ritchie With Aaron Scott and Maya Seaman

GEOGRAPHY

A User's Guide to St. Helens Highlights

An aerial view of the mountains attractions, and a step-by-step approach to summiting the volcano.

06/02/2014 Illustrations by Dan Gay

ECOLOGY

Life Goes On: Mount St. Helens' Flora and Fauna

Ecologists reflect on the rebirth of the mountain after its modern eruptions—and a field guide to its wildest residents (yes, including Sasquatch).

06/02/2014 Illustrations by Dan Gay By Kelly Clarke

GEOLOGY

Mount St. Helens: Anatomy of an Eruption

Inside the events of May 18, 1980—and scientific insight on when it could happen again.

06/02/2014 By Zach Dundas and Rachel Ritchie

DISPATCH

Portland Shacks Up with Airbnb

Is sharing really caring? We track the controversies surrounding the house-share company's new Portland office.

06/02/2014 By Zach Dundas

COVER STORY

The Essential Guide to Mount St. Helens

We explore the mountain's top trails and campgrounds, history and lore, and take in in-depth look inside the historic eruption.

06/02/2014 Edited by Rachel Ritchie

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Slide Show: Musgrove and Yogi

06/01/2014

HISTORY

The Birth of Crater Lake

As Crater Lake National Park turns 112, we explore the devastating volcanic eruption that formed it 7,700 years ago.

05/30/2014 By Caleb Diehl

NEWS

Portland Crowned King of Bike Commuting

A new report by the US Census Bureau shows that more Portlanders bike to work than residents of any major US city.

05/29/2014 By Caleb Diehl

GIVEAWAY

What's the 8th Wonder of Oregon? Tell Us and Win!

We're giving away these 7 sweet sew-on patches, courtesy of Travel Oregon. Just tell us what the 8th Wonder of Oregon should be.

05/28/2014 By Nicole Cordier

PRO TIPS

Construction Map Helps Summer Travel Planning

Oregon's new summer construction map alerts travelers to roadwork closures and delays.

05/27/2014 By Nicole Cordier

HISTORY

19th Century Vineyard Comes Back to Life

In 1876, an Oregon pioneer planted one of the state's earliest vineyards. Today, his family is reviving the vineyard once again on the same land.

05/22/2014 By Caleb Diehl

NORTHWEST EVENTS

Outer Space Up Close in Central Oregon

The 15th annual Prineville Star Party puts the universe's majesty on display.

05/21/2014 By Sarah Richards

PRO TIPS

Car2Go, eh?

Five things to know if you’re using Car2Go in Canada

05/20/2014 By Margaret Seiler

DEALS & HAPPENINGS

Tripster: Weekend Plans

Memorial Day in the valley, Festival of Flowers in Portland, new BBQ in Newberg, and wildflowers everywhere!

05/16/2014 By Rachel Ritchie

STAYCATION

Portland's 10 Best Airbnb Rentals

As the couchsurfing website plants its roots in Portland, we reveal Portland's best Airbnb rentals to stash your guests.

05/15/2014 By Nicole Cordier

JUST BECAUSE

Photo Essay: Wild Oregon

A California photographer's work chronicles Oregon's staggering vistas

05/15/2014 By Greg Young

SPORTS

The World’s Fastest Growing Sport Gets a Little Bigger in Oregon

The Circuit bouldering gym opens its 19,000-square-foot third location in Tigard this summer. We've got the first look!

05/15/2014 By Salish Davis