Travel & Outdoors

Insider's Guide

Local's Guide to Mt. Hood

Whether you’re a rabid ski bum or have never strapped on a pair of snowshoes, we’ve got the inside line on our beloved mountain’s essential experiences.

08/24/2012

Things To Do

Class Act

Portland’s favorite birds head back to school.

08/22/2012

Best of the City

Insider's Guide to the Oregon Coast

From north to south, we’ve picked the coastal treasures worth a visit.

08/20/2012

Deals

Skip the Tasting Fees in Washington Wine Country

A new partnership with Alaska Airlines lets Washington Wine Country visitors waive tasting and bag fees.

08/20/2012

Brand Spankin' New

Wine Country’s New Tasting Rooms

Sip in stunning new settings in the Dundee Hills.

08/15/2012

Travel News

Sharp, Chic Jack Spade Arrives in Portland

The high-end clothing and luggage company officially landed in the Pearl District last week.

08/15/2012

Weekend Away

New North Coast Hot Spots

We survey the best of what’s fresh from Astoria to Lincoln City.

08/14/2012

Slideshow

New North Coast Hot Spots

08/14/2012

Trail of the Month

Kelley Point Park

This 104-acre park offers something to keep every make and model of tail wagging.

08/14/2012 By Randy Gragg

Trail of the Month

Tom McCall Preserve

Wildflower lovers take note: The three miles of trails winding through this 231-acre preserve seem to have been carved out with your point-and-click camera in mind.

08/14/2012 With Brian Barker

Happenings

Hot Weekend Events

Heat up your weekend with beach volleyball in Seaside, vintage car cruising in the Gorge, and a can’t-miss concert in North Plains.

08/09/2012

Weekend Away

The Most Dog-Friendly NW Hotels

Don’t want to leave Fido behind on your next family vacation? You don’t have to. We survey seven places that love your pup as much as you do.

08/01/2012

Slideshow

The Most Dog-Friendly NW Hotels

08/01/2012

Getaway Guru

What Airline Do Millionaires Fly?

A pair of travel dating websites report what airlines carry the most monied passengers.

07/31/2012

Indulge

From Farm to Face

The Spa at Washington’s Salish Lodge lets you create your own custom body scrub—from the ingredients in the on-site organic garden.

07/31/2012

Get Out

Pacific Crest Trail Oregon Day Trips

The second edition of local author Paul Gerald’s Pacific Crest Trail guidebook lays out 28 ways to pick off smaller sections of the PCT.

07/31/2012

Slideshow

Hidden Northwest Escapes

07/27/2012