Travel & Outdoors

Editor's Note

Walker’s Way

06/22/2012 Edited by Randy Gragg

Travel News

Hotel Prices Going Up In Portland (But It’s Good For Us)

Tourism officials hope a two percent increase in taxes on city hotel rooms will translate into more visitors and jobs. Seem like fuzzy math? We explain.

06/21/2012

Deals & Happenings

Summer’s Here! What Are You Doing With Your Weekends?

The world’s fastest skateboarders arrive in the Gorge; wine country gets a high-profile new restaurant; and Travelzoo has flights to Hawaii for under $400.

06/20/2012

Brand Spankin' New

Wine Country’s Newest Cottage

Premier Newberg restaurant, the Painted Lady, adds an adorable guesthouse right next door.

06/19/2012

Get Out!

New Canoe Trips in Central Oregon

Get a whole new view of Kah-Nee-Ta resort with guided half-day trips on Lake Simitustus.

06/16/2012

Trail City

The High Road

Portland's Terwilliger Parkway turns 100

06/15/2012 By Randy Gragg Edited by Brian Barker

Trail City

Heroes of the Intertwine

In the spirit of Portland’s storied park planners like John Olmsted and fierce open space advocates like Gorge protector Nancy Russell, these modern-day nature guardians work to ensure our parks stay green.

06/15/2012 Edited by Brian Barker

Trail City

All-Nighters

Got a whole weekend on your hands? These local parks let you stake down the tent and gather ‘round the campfire. (Don’t forget the s’mores.)

06/15/2012 By Ted Katauskas Edited by Brian Barker

Trail City

Southbound

Oregon City/Clackamas/Milwaukie

06/15/2012 Edited by Brian Barker With Julian Smith

Trail City

Northern Stars

Vancouver/Camas

06/15/2012 Edited by Brian Barker With Julian Smith

Trail City

Sublime Southwest

Beaverton/Hillsboro/Sherwood

06/15/2012 Edited by Brian Barker

Trail City

Afternoon Delights

Want to play hooky? Here are the best places to spend a few hours outside the office.

06/15/2012 Edited by Brian Barker With Julian Smith

Trail City

Express Escapes

Spend your lunch outside in Portland

06/15/2012 Edited by Brian Barker With Sara Gates

Cover Story

Trail City

Portland’s growing network of trails, parks, and natural areas offer outdoor escapes by foot, bike, and paddle for an hour or an entire weekend.

06/15/2012 Edited by Brian Barker

Beyond the Bridges

Ashland’s New Act

The town that Shakespeare built expands beyond the stage.

06/15/2012 By Kasey Cordell

Feature

Top Coed Trail Shoes

06/15/2012 By Kasey Cordell

Walk This Way

Portland’s Top Trail Shoes

06/15/2012 By Kasey Cordell