Becoming Nicole

One teacher’s odyssey: the math of transitioning from a man to a woman.

By Stacey Wilson

The Officer

Portland police officer, Gregory Mack, shares his stories of patrolling the city on horseback.

By Rachel Ritchie

Fear Factor

Christopher Van Tilburg, MD shares his insights on some common wilderness predicaments.

By Christopher Van Tilburg

What It Takes...

Three harrowing tales of wilderness survival thanks to quick, calm thinking in moments of peril.

By Christian DeBenedetti and Kasey Cordell

Crossing Guard

Local and state politicians battle to find a solution for the Columbia River Crossing, a 22 lane super highway connecting Oregon and Washington.

By Randy Gragg

Back Packing

Our best boroughs for back packing.

With contribution from Brian Barker

Long Haul

Really get some distance from the city by immersing yourself in one or a few of these far off paradises.

By Rachel Ritchie

Gear Guide

All the top notch swag needed for a commando camping adventure.

With contribution from Brian Barker

Car Camping

Camp grounds worth reaching via automobile.

By Kasey Cordell

Breaking Away

Not the only one – Portland dreams of becoming one of the world’s top cycling destinations.

By Randy Gragg

The Perfect Party

Our guest list picks for a smashing dinner party this month include a helicopter pilot/magician and Castagna’s wonder-boy chef Matthew Lightner.

PDX Index: UO Athletics

The UO numbers game gets Ducky.

By Teresa Mahoney

Pinot Green

Oregon wineries band together to launch the Carbon Neutral Challenge in order to combat rising mercury levels.

By Chris Bailey

Checked Out

Multnomah County libraries loan us a peek into what’s being checked-out these days.

By Taryn Wheeler

Newly Noted

Lake Oswego high school student, Tyler Jordan (T.J.) Pluhacek, designs iPad app at 16.

By Gavin Nachbar

Guv Watch

Who’s kicking around the cash in the race for Governor? Here are the lines on who’s donating to candidates in both parties.

By Randy Gragg

A Good Paddlin'

Table tennis is poppin’ in the Rose City.

By Phil Busse

Olympic Provisions

Masterly crafted meats headline the menu at Olympic Provisions – Portland’s inaugural salumeria.

By Mike Thelin

Spint's Alehouse

Spint’s Alehouse adds more terrific Eurocentric fare to Portland’s restaurant scene.

By John Chandler

Vine Decision

A guide to deciphering the ever increasing thicket of organic wine labels.

By Condé Cox

Beyond S'mores

Four fine dining recipes that you can whisk away with you into the wild.

By Mike Thelin

Clematis 'Rooguchi'

An easy to care for flowering vine, Clematis ‘Rooguchi’, will add vertical color to your garden.

By Kate Bryant

In the Flesh

Show some skin this summer … below the ankle.

By Martha Calhoon

Physical Element Fashion Show

By Martha Calhoon