Travel & Outdoors

HIDDEN ESCAPE

Hidden Northwest Escapes

We explore a trio of stunning, under-the-radar retreats stretched between Central Washington and Southern Oregon.

07/27/2012

Back Page

Tap Water Challenge

07/20/2012

Deals & Happenings

Sizzling July Events and Deals

Score half-price rooms at Skamania Lodge. Plus: More great Craft Beer Month deals and events, Tillamook’s new Treasure Map Tours, and Vancouver’s summer concert series.

07/18/2012

BEST GUESTHOUSES PDX #3

Stash Guests at a Super Cool (and Famous) Southeast Loft

Walk to many of Portland's best restaurants from developer Kevin Cavenaugh's airy, modern loft atop Coalition Brewing.

07/18/2012

Slideshow

Slide Show: Stash Guests at a Super Cool (and Famous) Southeast Loft

07/18/2012

Trail of the Month

Bird Creek Meadows Trail

Activity: Hiking | Distance: 5.5 miles, round trip | Rating: Moderate

07/18/2012 By Brian Barker

Mudroom

Five Questions With Celeste Brash

Portland-based travel writer Celeste Brash has written more than 30 Lonely Planet guidebooks. Her new title, Southeast Asia on a Shoestring, appeared this summer.

07/18/2012 By Heather Strang

Editor’s Note: August 2012

Water Master

07/18/2012 By Randy Gragg

Happenings

See Spot Sip

Take Fido with you next weekend on the Canine Uncorked Wine Tour, where you’ll get tastings at 11 Willamette Valley wineries and Fido will get the royal treatment.

07/17/2012

Cover Story

8 Great Northwest Swimming Holes

Our guide to close-in swimming holes doles out details on where to get wet, whether you’re a family of four looking for calm waters (and close-by restrooms) or an adventurous couple seeking a secluded spot to soak up the sun.

07/17/2012 By Kasey Cordell