Paradise Found

The Hawaiian island of Kauai offers an escape that's equal parts adventure and peace.

By Claire Martin

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

Cannonball Run

Mt Hood Meadows brings in heavy artillery to control avalanches.

By Julian Smith

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

Explore the Wetlands

This month, the water at Smith and Bybee Wetlands is high enough to paddle.

Alpine Penthouse

In winter, a Mount Hood fire tower becomes a cozy (and affordable) vacation cabin.

By Brian Barker

Get Out of Town!

Find fruit farmers, vintners, and brewmasters in the Hood River Valley.

Mission Statement

Classy and cool, Santa Barbara looks like Southern California but feels a lot like home (without the rain).

By Claire Martin

Peak Conditions

The Wallowas satisfy one's deepest craving for unspoiled solitude.

By Megan McMorris

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.

By Kristen Hall-Geisler

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.

By Christopher Van Tilburg

Border Patrol

The hazy boundary dividing Portland civilization from its wild nature tempts one man to cross it.

By Zach Dundas

Roll With It

Clever Cycles caters to the commuter cyclist.

By Ethan Smith

Sweet Spot

Why is this dog smiling? Because she knows she lives in an urban dog-park paradise.

By Stacey Wilson

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).

By Stacey Wilson

Gold Standard

Jacksonville is one town we’re happy is stuck in the past.

By Stacey Wilson

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

Money Cycle

How can a half-mile bike trail cost $750,000?

By Hannah Feldman

Walk On

A can-do group adds 42 miles of hiking routes to Portland.

By Anna Hirsh

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