See. The Lost Forest Research Natural Area Explore a rare ponderosa pine forest surviving on half the usual rainfall in Christmas Valley. Columbia and Snake rivers Experience scenic river cruises through the Pacific Northwest's waterways. Cannon Beach Visit this popular Oregon Coast beach town, known for Haystack Rock and photography. Drag Me Outside Join this Portland hiking club for queer-inclusive nature walks with drag performers.
Eat. Higgins Dine at one of Portland's original farm-to-table restaurants, still thriving today. Astera Experience vegan fine-dining in Portland, taking local sourcing to a new level. Kann Savor world-famous Haitian cuisine at Gregory Gourdet's Portland hotspot. Lilia Comedor Enjoy stunning Mexican-locavore dishes in Portland.
Stay. Timberline Lodge Stay at this historic lodge on Mount Hood, a base for climbers and hikers.
Atlas Obscura
In the Pleistocene, ponderosa pine forests extended much farther east into central Oregon than they do at present, reflecting the cooler, wetter climate then prevailing. As the climate warmed and dried, these forests were largely replaced by the current scrub vegetation, including sagebrush, juniper, pinyon pine, and similar arid-adapted species. The exception is here, where a sparse stand of p…
National Geographic
Trade crowded highways for winding waterways that showcase everything from towering canyons and vineyard-lined shores to charming river towns and vibrant cultural landmarks.
Lonely Planet
Within a two-hour drive of Portland, Oregon are more than a handful of excellent beaches. These seven are our most beloved for their surf breaks, sun and scenery.
Outside
Sure, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon are impressive, but our national parks columnist argues national parks in the East rival their popular counterparts out West when it comes to biodiversity, accessibility, and more.
Outside
Meet Drag Me Outside, a Portland, Oregon, hiking group fusing queer community with biology.
Outside
The Lower Owyhee River in eastern Oregon is remote, tough to access, and impossibly beautiful. Writer Owen Clarke recently tagged along on an packrafting trip down the river during its dry season.
Outside
From steam-powered star trains to moonlit railbike rides through redwood forests, these are the best night sky train adventures across America.
Outside
There's something special about a place where people and their dogs can relax, play, and experience the outdoors together. These seven destinations do it best.
Outside
You do not need millions to own a property near the trails. These five up-and-coming mountain towns offer scenic views and homes well below the national average.
Outside
A lifetime cyclist and avid mountain biker, our columnist ranks the most mountain bike-friendly small towns across America. The towns that made the cut have a lot of singletrack. But just as important as miles of trail is the vibe.
Outside
From Portland to Baltimore, once-toxic rivers are becoming the nation’s newest playgrounds as swimmers reclaim their right to city waters.
Outside
A climber on Oregon's Mount Hood survived being pinned by a 16,000-pound boulder near Timberline Lodge. Inside the miraculous, elite technical rescue.
Outside
Mountaineer Simon Kearns set a staggering new on-foot FKT on Mount Rainier, completing the 14.5-mile Paradise route in 3:43:52.
Outside
Even as a seasoned camper, I learned the hard way that a map does not tell the whole story. These simple steps will help you find a private camping spot and avoid the crowds on your next national park trip.
Outside
An adventurous road trip along the Oregon National Historic Trail reveals treeless plains, remote mountains, river gorges, national park units, and eye-opening lessons about Indigenous and Western history.
Outside
These epic routes belong on every runner’s bucket list
Outside
Did you miss the permit window for Angel’s Landing, Half Dome, or the Teton Crest Trail? We have 10 alternatives to keep your next outing epic, even if you didn’t nab a reservation.
Condé Nast Traveler
This city may specialize in farm-to-table, but today there's new energy—and a wider range of culinary influences.
Condé Nast Traveler
Open floor plans, gigantic glass windows, and minimalist furniture define these historic Airbnbs across the country.
Atlas Obscura
In the 1960s, Mount Angel Abbey, a Catholic monastery of Benedictine monks, approached the famous Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto to design a new library building for the abbey. The result, opened in 1970, is a Modernist beauty, filled with natural lighting and original Aalto-designed furniture in a fan-shaped layout. The building is one of only four in the U.S. designed by the proli…
Condé Nast Traveler
From a Cannon Beach cabin to a Lincoln City oceanfront chalet.
The New York Times
Astoria, Ore., the setting of the classic 1985 teen movie, invites fans to follow their inner adventurer and explore a scenic corner of the Northwest.
Atlas Obscura
In 1901, the original Portland Crematorium was established as the first of its kind west of the Mississippi. The established gradually expanded in its services and physical footprint in the following decades, and today is a 8-story tall complex of maze-like hallways, elaborate memorials and crypts, and beautiful stained glass and statues. The mausoleum is 3 stories above ground, and 5 stories d…
Atlas Obscura
Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and all major podcast apps. Dylan Thuras: So Eden, I wanted to start by asking: What is the date that you have planned that you are the most proud of? Eden Dawn: I’m in Portland, Oregon, and out on the west coast we have Tillamook. So out in Tillamook, which is a pretty little town, one first step as to many good dates, stop for Mexican food, b…
The Guardian
Tech money is changing a city loved for its location amid the great outdoors but its cool offbeat feel – and famous beer and coffee scenes – remain Division Street divides Portland in half, and a portion of the eastern section in the Richmond neighbourhood is buzzing with great affordable eateries including Aviv , a plant-based Israeli restaurant (savoury boureka with spinach and tofu feta, $5,…
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