ON THE WATER

Riverfront Property

We've scouted the best locales for weekends at the river, whether you're looking for fly-fishing spots, lazy floating, or white-knuckle rides.

05/01/2013 Edited by Kasey Cordell By Zach Dundas and Marty Patail

ON THE WATER

Island Hopping

Explore the best of Washington's scenic islands, from Bainbridge and Whidbey to Vashon and San Juan.

05/01/2013 By Kasey Cordell With Matt Werbach

BUSINESS

How Poler Stuff Scaled the Heights of Outdoor Gear

The story behind Portland's hipster hiking brand

05/01/2013 By Tamara Feingold

ON THE WATER

HWY 101

A mile-by-mile guide to secret eats, hikes, and sights on our iconic coastal road

05/01/2013 By Kasey Cordell

TRAIL OF THE MONTH

Cedar Butte Trail

05/01/2013 By Brian Barker

ON THE WATER

H2O IQ

04/29/2013 Edited by Kasey Cordell With Sam Coggeshall, Rachel Rasmussen, Gino Cerruti, and Matt Werbach

ON THE WATER

Best Waterfront Daytrips

04/29/2013 By Kasey Cordell, Rachel Ritchie, Aaron Scott, and Martin Patail

DEALS + HAPPENINGS

Tripster: Weekend Plans

Eugene awesomeness (Beer Week and a new disc golf course), cheap flights to LAX, and Las Vegas hotel deals

04/24/2013 By Kasey Cordell

TRAVEL NEWS

Hidden 'Hood: Where Summer Guests Don't Go

Tourists may have found our town, but they haven't found our hottest neighborhood.

04/23/2013 By Kasey Cordell

FEATURE

Spring's Best Portland Outdoor and Sports Gear

We explore Portland's booming activewear industry with a look at this season's coolest new gear—and the five best locally designed sports bras.

04/12/2013 By Zach Dundas With Rachel Ritchie and Rachel Rasmussen

BEST GUESTHOUSES PDX #7

A Cute New Alberta Duplex Lets You Stash Guests on Portland's Indie Arterial

Shift Vacation Rentals, a chic, green new guesthouse on NE Alberta puts visitors within paces of Portland's indie-est shops, bars, and restaurants.

04/10/2013 By Kasey Cordell

DEALS & HAPPENINGS

Tripster: Weekend Plans

Wine and art in the Gorge, Hoodoo's hilarious spring pond skimming contest, and a new local travel show

04/09/2013 By Kasey Cordell

IN YOUR BAG

Tour Your Own Town With the Help of the New Book "Walking Portland"

Becky Ohlsen's new book featuring 30 short walking tours of Stumptown debuts at bookstores this week.

04/08/2013 By Kasey Cordell

HAPPENINGS

Tripster: Weekend Plans

A Bend culinary escape, Silverton's Tulip Fest, and Canby's St. Josef's Winery celebrates 30 years.

04/05/2013 By Kasey Cordell

INSIDE THE MAGAZINE

Travel Talk in the April Issue

Travel tips and outdoor adventures in Portland Monthly's latest issue, including the Gorge's emerging art scene and a Mt. Hood trail worth a daytrip.

04/01/2013 By Allison Jones

HAPPENINGS

Tripster: Weekend Plans

Astoria's new 3D shark exhibit, a hilarious ski and snowboard race on Mission Ridge, and Southern Oregon's newest AVA

03/27/2013 By Kasey Cordell

DEALS

Two Huge Travel Deals: $140 CA Flights and a $99 Night on a Luxe Mountain Retreat

House on Metolius and Virgin Atlantic just made our month. But these aren't your typical Northwest travel discounts. They will go fast.

03/27/2013 By Kasey Cordell

BRAND SPANKIN' NEW

New (and Improved) Northwest Hotels!

A lavish new spot in Seattle and an affordable Astoria hotel give you more good reasons to get away.

03/26/2013 By Kasey Cordell

BEYOND THE BRIDGES

The Artful Side of the Gorge

There's more to the Columbia River Gorge than outdoor adventure—like a blossoming arts scene.

03/22/2013 By Kasey Cordell

TRAIL OF THE MONTH

School Canyon Trail & Ball Point

Spot spring wildflowers and take in farmland views on this sunny-side Mount Hood trail.

03/22/2013 By Brian Barker