TRAVEL NEWS

Oregon's Parks Rake in $58 million

A new report by the National Park Service demonstrates just how vital our national parks are to the economy.

03/21/2014 By Greg Young

TRAVEL NEWS

OMSI’s Planned Coastal Discovery Center

The Oregon Museum of Science & Industry is close to their goal of opening a new marine science education facility in Newport, OR.

03/13/2014 By Greg Young

TRAVEL NEWS

7 Wonders of Oregon

Travel Oregon releases a pride-swelling video campaign surveying some of the more mind-blowing destinations in our state.

03/07/2014 By Rachel Ritchie

GEAR UP

Crowdfunding and Outdoors Apparel: A Potent Mix?

WILD's new Burnside Alpha Jacket is sold through Crowd Supply, a Kickstarter-like platform for bankrolling physical products.

03/07/2014 By Lexy Folkes

DEALS & HAPPENINGS

Tripster: Weekend Plans

A chocolate festival, Double Mountain Brewery's anniversary party, and an epic St. Patrick's Day hotel package

03/07/2014 By Marty Patail

TRAVEL NEWS

Downtown's Governor Hotel Reborn as Sentinel

On March 14, the 105-year-old hotel will unveil a $6 million renovation and rebrand

03/06/2014 By Marty Patail

JUST BECAUSE

The Shipwrecks of the Northwest

A new softcover book, Man & the Sea, chronicles the stunning (and strangely beautiful) shipwrecks of Oregon's past.

03/06/2014 By Marty Patail

DAY TRIPPER

4 Reasons to Visit Hood River in 2014

A mere 62 miles east of Portland, Hood River's orchards and mountains and river views—not to mention its breweries, wineries and museums—make this buzzing hamlet a perennial weekend destination.

03/03/2014 By Peter Holmstrom

HELLO, MUDDAH!

Pick the Right Portland Summer Camp for Your Brood

Portland’s plethora of day camps could give your kids the skills to do just about anything.

03/03/2014 By Margaret Seiler

DAY TRIPPER

Bagby Hot Springs

It's always the right season for a pilgrimage to Oregon's rustic natural spa, tucked in the woods of the Cascade Range.

02/26/2014 By Rachel Ritchie

WEEKEND AWAY

24 Hours in Vancouver, BC

Where to sleep, eat, and drink in the Pacific Northwest's most cosmopolitan city.

02/26/2014 By Caitlin Feldman

DEALS & HAPPENINGS

Tripster: Weekend Plans

Ashland's chocolate fest, St. Patrick's Day running and drinking in Bend, and celebrating the Beatles in Seattle

02/24/2014 By Caitlin Feldman

STYLE SPOTLIGHT

72 Hours at New York Fashion Week

Intrepid style editor Eden Dawn survived three days of fashion and elbow rubbing at NYFW and has the picture diary to prove it.

02/18/2014 By Eden Dawn

SPACES

Ace Hotel, LA: Alex Calderwood's Sensational Last Act

The Portland-based hotelier's downtown Los Angeles outpost captures the place-making skill of "the most influential creative director of the times."

02/18/2014 By Zach Dundas

TRAVEL NEWS

Military Flights Re-up at PDX

The Oregon Air National Guard signs new 50 year lease with the Port of Portland

02/17/2014 By Peter Holmstrom

DEALS & HAPPENINGS

Tripster: Weekend Plans

Last-minute Valentine ideas, swilling stout in Astoria, indulging your Olympic fantasies, and treasure hunting in Gold Beach

02/10/2014 By Caitlin Feldman

NORTHWEST EVENTS

Your Guide to Taste Washington

March 29–30, head north for a cultured weekend of Washington food and wine—and hotel deals.

02/07/2014 By Maya Seaman

DAY TRIPPER

12 Hours of Eating in Seattle

Where to eat, drink, and be merry right now in Portland’s big sister city.

02/05/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

Slideshow

Slide Show: 12 Hours of Eating in Seattle

02/04/2014

TRAIL OF THE MONTH

Summit Trail No. 691

A local secret revealed: this Sandy-area cross-country ski and snowshoe trail offers gentle, rolling terrain that's perfect for Nordic newbies.

02/03/2014 By Brian Barker