INSIDE THE MAGAZINE

Travel Talk in the August Issue

Travel tips and outdoor adventures from Portland Monthly's August issue in one handy place

08/07/2013 By Tuck Woodstock

TIPS

How to Keep Your Beach Bonfire Safe

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department prohibits burning pallets—and other useful advice.

08/06/2013 By Emily Gravlin

HAPPENINGS

Apple Harvest Coming to Yakima Valley

In September, head north to Central Washington to celebrate the sweet, sweet arrival of fall

08/02/2013 By Alisha Gorder

OREGON CAMPING

Gear Up!

The best Portland stuff for your next camping adventure.

08/01/2013 By Marty Patail

INSIDER GUIDE

Oregon’s Best State Parks

From fantastic seashore cabins to a brand-new high desert escape, stake your claim to our spectacular camping commonwealth.

08/01/2013 By Branden Andersen, Gino Cerruti, Sam Coggeshall, Alisha Gorder, Ketzel Levine, and John Shewey

INSIDER GUIDE

Oregon's Best State Parks

From fantastic seashore cabins to a brand-new high desert escape, stake your claim to our spectacular camping commonwealth.

08/01/2013

OREGON CAMPING

How to Treat a Rattlesnake Bite

Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office medical team shares what to do (and what NOT to do) post-snake attack.

08/01/2013 By Alisha Gorder

OREGON CAMPING

How to Start a Fire in the Rain

The founder of Trackers Earth outdoors camps reveals tips for fool-proof flames when the storm clouds strike.

08/01/2013 By Gino Cerruti

OREGON CAMPING

Oregon's Best State Parks: Lite

Natural beauty with a low degree of difficulty, from pet-friendly yurts to deluxe cabins on the coast.

08/01/2013 By John Shewey and Ketzel Levine

OREGON CAMPING

Oregon's Best State Parks for Adventurers

Seeking the trail less traveled? Whether you’re chasing adrenalin or a bit of solitude, these spots deliver.

08/01/2013 By John Shewey and Ketzel Levine

OREGON CAMPING

Oregon's Best State Parks for Day Trippers

Five lightning-fast outdoor getaways for afternoon escapes, from disc golf to waterfall trail hikes.

08/01/2013 By Ketzel Levine

OREGON CAMPING

Oregon's Best State Parks for Families

Nothing bonds the brood like a night (or a weekend) in the great outdoors. (Some “are we there yet?” required.)

08/01/2013 By John Shewey and Ketzel Levine

BACK PAGE

Oregon Demerit Badges

"Awards" for the outdoorsy misdeeds committed at neighboring campsites

08/01/2013

EDITOR'S NOTE

The Father of Oregon's State Parks

How Samuel Boardman preserved—and created—Oregon's statewide green spaces

08/01/2013 By Randy Gragg

TRAIL OF THE MONTH

Tualatin Valley Scenic Bikeway

Oregon's newest scenic bikeway offers 50 miles of horse pastures, pioneer cemeteries, and wetlands.

08/01/2013 By Brian Barker

NEWS

Drink Water's Campaign to Hydrate Sports

A tiny Portland branding company takes on the energy drink giants with a simple message.

08/01/2013 By Sam Coggeshall

BEER BULLETIN

pFriem Family Brewers 1st Anniversary Bash

This Saturday, Hood River's fledgling Belgian-inspired brewpub will celebrate its successful first year with a family-friendly block party (and brand new hours).

07/30/2013 By Allison Jones

Slideshow

Slide Show: Tualatin Valley Scenic Bikeway

07/25/2013

GEAR UP

Poler Stuff Unveils New Camp Shorts

07/23/2013 By Marty Patail

NEWS

New Ski Pass Gives You the Key to 12 Western Resorts

Get ready to shred the gnar at a dozen resorts across the Western US—for the price of a single season pass.

07/23/2013 By Emily Gravlin