Travel & Outdoors

FEATURE

Circumnavigate Mount Hood by Foot or by Bike!

We've mapped out the possibilities for your Mount Hood summer adventure.

07/01/2013 By Christopher Van Tilburg

OREGON BEER GUIDE

Oregon Beer Destinations

Weekend trips into the heart of beer country—Astoria, Hood River, and Bend

07/01/2013 By Christian DeBenedetti

GIVEAWAY

Win a 5-Night Honolulu Getaway

Enter now to win a five night stay at Hawaii's Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel

06/27/2013 By Marty Patail

HAPPENINGS

Scenic Crater Lake Road Open Only for Hikers and Cyclists

On June 22 and 23, head south to bike or hike one of Oregon's most beautiful roads—without cars!

06/20/2013 Photography by Marty Patail

NEWS

Portland's Ace Hotel Goes to England

Portland's trendiest hotel announces a new location in a hip London neighborhood

06/19/2013 By Marty Patail

HAPPENINGS

Cherry Celebration in Hood River

On July 20 and 21, the Hood River County Fruit Loop hosts a delicious, two-day celebration of all things cherry

06/18/2013 By Marty Patail

DEALS

Rock Out at Seattle's Hotel Max

The scoop on the ultra-hip Hotel Max's new Sub Pop Records floor.

06/13/2013 By Katie Gourley

NEWS

Heceta Head Lighthouse Restored

After two years of repairs, the iconic 19th century coastal landmark is open once again

06/10/2013 By Emily Gravlin

NEWS

New Nonstop Flights From PDX

Check out these 8 new US destinations from Portland International Airport—only one flight away.

06/07/2013 By Marty Patail

FITNESS

5 Butt-Busting Boot Camps

Your beach vacation is almost here. So stop procrastinating getting that bangin' body with these fast and furious fitness programs.

06/07/2013 By Alisha Gorder

TRAVEL TIPS

Portland's Best Pet Hotels

A new wave of boutique pet hotels makes it easier for owners to leave their furry friends behind while traveling.

06/06/2013 By Julia Raymond

DEALS

Cheap Flights to Summer Sun and More

Two great new deals—including low summer airfare to San Francisco, LA, and an all-inclusive golf vacation at Mt. Hood.

06/05/2013 By Marty Patail

GET OUT

In Search of the Oregon's Wild Wolf

Hikers, wildlife enthusiasts, and conservationists head to Eastern Oregon in pursuit of one of the state's most popular (and least understood) creatures.

06/05/2013 By Katie Gourley

NEWS

Portland's New Alternative Scouts

The 55th Cascadia Scouts welcome all comers to an outdoorsy scouting frontier

06/04/2013 By Alex Zielinski

FEATURE

River Wild

Elite kayakers take on the Northwest's craziest white water—the raucous Little White Salmon River.

06/03/2013 By Ramona DeNies

FEATURE

5 Perfect Portland Days

Itineraries for every kind of summer visitor

06/03/2013 By Kasey Cordell

TRAIL OF THE MONTH

Hood River Mountain Trail

Views of the craggy mountain, rustic barns, and fields of wildflowers may have you singing "the hills are alive..."

06/03/2013 By Brian Barker

FEATURE

Portland Summer Guide 2013

101 festivals, cocktails, concerts, events, family fun, and other adventures to help you craft the perfect season

06/02/2013 Edited by Aaron Scott

GET OUT

McKenzie Pass Open Exclusively to Cyclists Thru June 15

Enjoy 38-miles of beautiful, car-free biking bliss

05/31/2013 By Julia Raymond

GET OUT

New Summer Program Adds Wildlife and Forestry Jobs for Teens

The US Department of Interior sets aside $4.2 million to put teens to work in the outdoors

05/30/2013 By Branden Andersen