Travel & Outdoors Articles
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).
Peak Conditions
The Wallowas satisfy one's deepest craving for unspoiled solitude.
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
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
Sweet Spot
Why is this dog smiling? Because she knows she lives in an urban dog-park paradise.
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
Nature Calls
Take a cool dip in the great outdoors (and show the dog days of summer who’s boss).
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
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













