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The Insider’s Guide to the Gorge

The Columbia River Gorge attracts more than 2 million visitors a year, and we’re betting you’re one of them. But how well do you really know our signature landscape? Sure, you’ve seen Multnomah Falls, maybe hoofed it up Angel’s Rest, and sipped microbrews in Hood River. But do you know where kayakers huck themselves off hidden 30-foot waterfalls, where to find the best ice cream, what wineries are worth visiting, or where to get the best view of the Columbia carving its way through basalt walls? We do … and we’re willing to share.

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Features

The Long View

Award-winning Portland author Ismet Prcic offers a glimpse of growing up in war-torn Bosnia, his struggles with PTSD, and the therapeutic power of writing.

By Randy Gragg

Dark Journey

In the tough-on-crime ’90s, Oregon’s Measure 11 sentencing law sent teenager David Pedersen to juvenile jail—and then adult prison—for armed robbery. Fifteen years later, Pedersen got out and staged a West Coast killing spree. This is the story of his time in Oregon’s and America’s justice system.

By Alison Barnwell

Human, Nature

Lorenzo Triburgo merges transgender men and corny, Bob Ross–style landscapes in portraits that playfully puncture assumptions about men, women, landscape, and photography.

By Aaron Scott

Departments

Editor's Note

Mudroom

The New Nesting

The death of the deed

By Georgia Perry

Cold Fusion

Salt & Straw’s ice cream collaborations

By Benjamin Tepler

Tillamook to Titan

How a Tillamook company plans to conquer Saturn’s mightiest moon

By Kate Moening

Spider Woman

Cirque du Soleil after hours

By Aaron Scott

All in the Family

Portland’s sister cities: Bologna! Sapporo! Khabarovsk?

By Emily Wilson

Rainmaker

Beyond the Bulb

Schoolhouse Electric’s makeover

By Zach Dundas

Trail of the Month

Prêt-à-Portland

Behind the Runway

As runway season heats up, we take a look at what it takes to make a fashion show happen.

By Eden Dawn

Long Story [Short]

The Refugee

Award-winning Portland author Ismet Prcic offers a glimpse of growing up in war-torn Bosnia, his struggles with PTSD, and the therapeutic power of writing.

By Taylor Clark

Restaurant Review

A Tale of Three Pizzas

Three new downtown pizza spots enliven Portland’s latest culinary battleground. We weigh in on each.

By Rachel Ritchie and Benjamin Tepler

Savor

Indian Summer

Bollywood Theater’s chef offers an Indian take on the Northwest’s asparagus.

By Benjamin Tepler

Pour

Strong Roots

Impress your guests with Kevin Ludwig’s carrot margarita.

By Deena Prichep

Cellar Notes

Tap Dance

What’s on tap? Wine!

By Condé Cox

Introducing

Culturephile

Unlikely Adventures

Journalist Peter Zuckerman tells the story of K2’s deadliest day from new perspectives.

By Aaron Scott

Book Review: Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt

Comics journalist Joe Sacco exposes the poorest cities in the country.

By Douglas Wolk

Back Page

Gorge Futures

Gorge Futures Clashes between nature and culture can be problems. Or synergies!

Web Exclusive

Portland Nice: The Rose City’s Thorny Race Politics

See excerpts from our April 9 Bright Lights discussion with three prominent African American leaders on how our city’s well-known liberal values may be thwarting a more equitable future.

By Rhea Combs

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