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Hot to Trot

From geological wonders to friendly dolphins, Hawaii’s Big Island casts a fiery spell.


By Alexis Rehrmann

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Class V Career

Local kayakers tackle the world's toughest ricers in the name of Mother Earth


By Ivan Miller

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Parlez-Vous "Bro"? Part Deux

Mountain slang abounds.


By Brian Barker

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Our Mt Hood

The best of our reader submitted photos


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The Big Melt

Monitoring the health of Mount Hood's glaciers


By Kasey Cordell

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The Hood Old Days

A timeline of the mountain


Edited by Brian Barker

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The Inside Track at Mt. Hood Meadows

By Brian Barker

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Lore of the Mountain

By Brian Barker and Ivan Miller

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Mt. Hood

From Peak to Valley: An Insider's Guide


Edited by Brian Barker

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Parlez-Vous "Bro"?

A pocket guide to mountain slang


By Brian Barker

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Sunny Side Up

Sayulita is Mexico's hush-hush resort town. Get there before the word gets out.


By Bart Blasengame

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Roadside Attraction

Our guide to six of the state's most curious tourist traps


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Set Out for the South

Southeast Oregon


By Rachel Ritchie

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Experience the East

Central Oregon


By Kasey Cordell

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Going Coastal

Southern Oregon & the Oregon Coast


By Brian Barker

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Explore Hidden Oregon

30 great reasons to hit the road


Edited by Brian Barker

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Perfect Pairing

The Willamette Valley finally grows a destination resort equal to its world class wines


By Randy Gragg

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How To...Hunt for Huckleberries

By Kim Winternheimer

River Lodges

Places to stay on the rivers


By Lynette Sanchez and Ariel Bleicher

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Rivers

Six rivers. Twenty-seven adventures. Endless options for a wild and scenic summer.


By Frederick Reimers

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Victorian Queen

British Columbia’s capital city offers much more than tea and Tudor architecture.


By Jim Gullo

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Singled Out

When it comes to cycling Portland has it all—except mountain biking


By Brian Barker

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Rogue River Feud

By Alexis Rehrmann

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How To...Make Your Own (Nutritious) Gorp

By Sam Holder

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How To...Catch a Fish with Your Bare Hands

By Sam Holder

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How To...Handle a Steep Descent

By Sam Holder

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How To...Wrap a Blister

By Sam Holder

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The Right Path

Hike the waterfall-filled Columbia Gorge


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Hikes & Bikes

By Bart Blasengame, Brian Barker, Kasey Cordell, Kaitlin Johnson, and Ariel Bleicher

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Great Lake

An action plan for 36 hours on Tahoe's north shore (sunscreen required)


By Paige Williams

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All in the Family

Summer fun that's kid tested, parent approved


By Kaitlin Johnson

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H20000000h!

Families howl over epic waterslides and magic quests at Washington’s Great Wolf Lodge.


By Kathryn Robinson

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Five Reasons...Why Portland Kicks Seattle's Ass

By Bart Blasengame

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Period Piece

The Governor Hotel turns one hundred this year—and we unlock its secrets.


By Isaac Darnall

Cherry Orchard Trail

A windswept meadow leads to an abandoned cherry orchard


By Brian Barker

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How To...Pluck A Person Off Mount Hood

By Sam Holder

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Easy Rider

I swapped out my skis for a powder cruiser.


By Jim Gullo

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Recession-Friendly Spring Break

Kick back close to home.


By Kaitlin Johnson and Issac Darnall

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Town of Plenty

Corvallis isn’t all dive bars and Beavers anymore.


By Jill Davis

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Fresh Tracks

Ever wonder what Vail looked like before it became Vail? Head to Tamarack, Idaho, a megaresort in the making.


By Brian Barker

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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

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A Weekend Caper

The beachfront town of Pacific City isn’t all that cute. Yet. And that is precisely its appeal.


By Jill Davis

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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

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Vintage Charms

Forget Napa. Oenophiles are abuzz over Walla Walla, where wine is poured without a hint of hauteur.


By Stacey Wilson

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City of Spectacles

Infused with millions of dollars, Seattle’s reinvigorated arts scene gives visitors a whole new perspective.


By Jessica C. Voelker

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Forget Paris

A weekend escape with your honey is just a short road trip away.


By Stacey Wilson

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Paradise Found

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


By Claire Martin

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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

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Beach Bums

Salmon sharks may be swimming closer to shore. (But don't be afraid to go in the water.)


By Brian Barker

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Cannonball Run

Mt Hood Meadows brings in heavy artillery to control avalanches.


By Julian Smith

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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

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Alpine Penthouse

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


By Brian Barker

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Get Out of Town!

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


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Mission Statement

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


By Claire Martin

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Peak Conditions

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


By Megan McMorris

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Behold, an Oasis

Three eco-adventures through a slough, a wetland, and a meandering river expose the city's wild side.


By Jill Davis

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Raging Beauty

Sure, Oregon has the most wild and scenic rivers in the country. But we want another one.


By Kristen Hall-Geisler

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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

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Choose Your Own Adventure

There’s nothing worse than wasting sun-filled days behind the wheel.


Edited by Kasey Cordell

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The Hidden Coast

Escape the crowds and capture your very own piece of the Pacific at these 34 secret spots.


By Tom Colligan

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Close Range

12 Northwest mountain escapes where you'll find plenty of powder—and none of the crowds.


By Tom Colligan

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Weekend Getaways

1 tank of gas. 14 Destinations. Great 48-hour trips made (really) easy.


By Leslie Heilbrunn and Anna Hirsh

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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.


By Stacey Wilson

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Stumping Grounds

What’s right about Oregon’s first new state park in nearly three decades? Not much.


By Bill Donahue

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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

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Border Patrol

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


By Zach Dundas

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Roll With It

Clever Cycles caters to the commuter cyclist.


By Ethan Smith

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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

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Gold Standard

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


By Stacey Wilson

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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

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High Lonesome

Wild mustangs, secret hot springs and a mountain that rises from the desert floor: Welcome to Harney County, USA.


By Tim Neville

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Seize the Bay

Explore the edges of the West Coast arts scene by tripping through San Francisco’s new museums and upstart galleries.


By Camela Raymond

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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

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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

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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