Travel & Outdoors

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Help a Kid Out

Students ask their community to step up and take a survey.

07/22/2010 By Lauren Fox

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All in Agreement

The City and the Forest Park Conservancy draft a plan to tackle the trails together.

07/21/2010 By Lauren Fox

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Aye, Calypso

Alexandra Cousteau sets sail for Portland.

07/19/2010

Weekend Plans

Get Out Guide: July 16, 2010

Hawaiian Shave Ice, star gazing, a classic road ride, and a (really) old-school game of shinty—this weekend is a kick in the pants.

07/16/2010

Mudroom

Table Rock Trail

In the vicinity of Molalla, Oregon, sits Table Rock, a breathtaking beacon, remnant of old volcanic flows of yore. Climb to the top and witness spectacular, unforgettable views reaching at far north as Rainier and as far south as Shasta with this month's

07/15/2010 With Brian Barker

News and Notes

In the Bag?

Hizzoner pledges to rid the Rose City of plastic bags.

07/15/2010

63 Things Every Portlander Must Do

Must Do: Walk-About

Go for a walk and discover Jewish deli owner Nick Zukin's favorite Latin hot spots, Kristin Kaye's favorite ways that Portland gives back to our green Earth, or Rabbi Gary Schoenberg's favorite boating businesses.

07/14/2010 By Karen Brooks

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63 Things Every Portlander Must Do

The people's guide to Portland now!

07/14/2010 By Karen Brooks

News and Notes

Plastic not so Fantastic

Ban the Bag Coalition declares a Day of Action in Portland

07/14/2010

Eat This Now

Let’s Talk Turkey

Burgerville dishes up the goods for the Oregon Environmental Council.

07/12/2010

Portland's Sports Bra Invents the Women's Sports Bar

Screening exclusively WNBA, NWSL, and other women's sports games, this neighborhood bar in Northeast Portland is a perfect road trip stop.

By Allison Williams [email protected]
Published 08/16/2022

How to Climb Mount Rainier

What does it take to reach the highest peak in Washington? Planning, skills, and the right mindset. Our guide to Rainier mountaineering breaks it all down.

By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach
Published 08/12/2022

Satellite Devices Redefine Safety for Hikers

If you regularly hike or camp in the backcountry, a satellite communicator has become an essential piece of emergency equipment.

By Allison Williams [email protected]
Published 08/10/2022

What to Do in Washington in August

Summer adventures near Seattle begin on a boat, bike, or horse—or simply on a sunny wine picnic.

By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach
Published 08/03/2022

10 Hikes to Swimmable Lakes in Western Washington

Step one: Walk in the woods. Step two: Jump in. Mountain swimming holes from the Olympics to the Cascades beckon hikers willing to make the trek.

By Allison Williams [email protected]
Published 08/02/2022

Ski Areas Shift to Mountain Bike Parks in Summer

Stevens Pass reopens as a two-wheel destination this week, with Summit at Snoqualmie soon to follow.

By Allison Williams [email protected]
Published 07/27/2022

WEEKEND PLANS

Get Out Guide: July 9, 2010

Beachcombing, wildlife refuges, and a 150-foot-long halfpipe—it's time to jump into the weekend.

07/09/2010

Eat This Now

Seedy Business

A new baker serves up addictive kicks at the Beaverton Farmers Market

07/06/2010

Weekend Plans

Get Out Guide: July 2, 2010

Jam sessions, singletrack riding, and explosions in the sky–happy Independence Day!

07/02/2010

Field Report

Hike of the Week: Silver Star Mountain

Trek into the heart of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest for one of the area’s best wildflower displays.

07/01/2010

News and Notes

Social Rangers

It’s official: The Bureau of Land Management wants to be your friend.

06/30/2010

Weekend Plans

Get Out Guide: June 25, 2010

Tougher-than-nails bikers, show-stopping waterfalls, and organic beer. Bring on the weekend.

06/25/2010

News and Notes

Park Place

Eastside bike parking gets a major upgrade

06/24/2010

News and Notes

Deep Diving

A new locally produced documentary digs deep for solutions on climate change

06/24/2010

News and Notes

Gorge Yourself

The updated Curious Gorge guide is this summer’s must-read book.

06/22/2010

News and Notes

Here’s Mud in Your Eye

One night only! The Mudeye Puppet Company goes wild in Tryon Creek State Park

06/21/2010