Travel & Outdoors Articles
Class V Career
Local kayakers tackle the world's toughest ricers in the name of Mother Earth
By Ivan Miller
Perfect Pairing
The Willamette Valley finally grows a destination resort equal to its world class wines
By Randy Gragg
Victorian Queen
British Columbia’s capital city offers much more than tea and Tudor architecture.
By Jim Gullo
Fresh Tracks
Ever wonder what Vail looked like before it became Vail? Head to Tamarack, Idaho, a megaresort in the making.
By Brian Barker
Discovery Channel
Even when viewed from the fourth-floor deck of a behemoth ocean liner, the berg-clogged bays of Alaska’s Inside Passage will cause your jaw to drop.
By Ted Katuskas
A Weekend Caper
The beachfront town of Pacific City isn’t all that cute. Yet. And that is precisely its appeal.
By Jill Davis
The Joys of Old
To experience the splendor of the Olympic Peninsula, step away from your car and head into the trees.
By Jill Davis
Vintage Charms
Forget Napa. Oenophiles are abuzz over Walla Walla, where wine is poured without a hint of hauteur.
City of Spectacles
Infused with millions of dollars, Seattle’s reinvigorated arts scene gives visitors a whole new perspective.
Paradise Found
The Hawaiian island of Kauai offers an escape that's equal parts adventure and peace.
Gold Rush
The only way you'll ever beat an Olympic athlete? Head to Whistler, British Columbia before the 2010 Winter Olympics
By Brian Barker
Beach Bums
Salmon sharks may be swimming closer to shore. (But don't be afraid to go in the water.)
By Brian Barker
Day Trips to Wine Country
The Northern Willamette Valley's top-notch wineries are less than an hour away.
By Camas Davis and Condé Cox
Alpine Penthouse
In winter, a Mount Hood fire tower becomes a cozy (and affordable) vacation cabin.
By Brian Barker
Mission Statement
Classy and cool, Santa Barbara looks like Southern California but feels a lot like home (without the rain).
Behold, an Oasis
Three eco-adventures through a slough, a wetland, and a meandering river expose the city's wild side.
By Jill Davis
Raging Beauty
Sure, Oregon has the most wild and scenic rivers in the country. But we want another one.
The Insider's Guide to
Oregon Wine Country
Whether you're a casual taster of a connoisseur, we've got the essential stops in wine country.
By Camas Davis and Condé Cox
Choose Your Own Adventure
There’s nothing worse than wasting sun-filled days behind the wheel.
Edited by Kasey Cordell
The Hidden Coast
Escape the crowds and capture your very own piece of the Pacific at these 34 secret spots.
By Tom Colligan
Close Range
12 Northwest mountain escapes where you'll find plenty of powder—and none of the crowds.
By Tom Colligan
Weekend Getaways
1 tank of gas. 14 Destinations. Great 48-hour trips made (really) easy.
By Leslie Heilbrunn and Anna Hirsh
Beyond Manhattan
Looking for the authentic New York City? Then get thee to Brooklyn, where neighborhoods in transition are defining the Big Apple’s future.
Stumping Grounds
What’s right about Oregon’s first new state park in nearly three decades? Not much.
By Bill Donahue
High-Tech Hunt
The sport of geocaching puts space-age technology in the palm of your hand and transforms a simple hike into a quest for treasure.
Border Patrol
The hazy boundary dividing Portland civilization from its wild nature tempts one man to cross it.
By Zach Dundas
King of the Hill
A board-sports fanatic adds yet another plank to his quiver in order to tackle an unlikely element: sand.
By Brian Barker
Bounty Hunters
Tired of your 9-to-5 gig? The Columbia River is teeming with cash—if you catch the right fish.
By Jason Cohen
High Lonesome
Wild mustangs, secret hot springs and a mountain that rises from the desert floor: Welcome to Harney County, USA.
By Tim Neville
Seize the Bay
Explore the edges of the West Coast arts scene by tripping through San Francisco’s new museums and upstart galleries.
Rogue Spirit
Paddling Oregon's legendary river with a crew of perfect strangers, one writer gets a lesson in the transformative power of white water.
By David Wolman
The Danger Zone
Ever wondered whether you could outrun the lava if Mount Hood blew its lid? We have.
By Julian Smith
The Wild Side
Located on an isolated peninsula of Vancouver Island, the village of Tofino isn’t easy to get to—which is why it’s a great escape.
By David Wolman
Booty Call
Mount Hood’s disappearing snow reveals a trove of lost goodies. Cell phone, anyone?
By Anna Hirsh