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A waterfall plunges over the edge of a cliff surrounded by wintry conditions and snow
Outdoors
Winter Festival at Silver Falls State Park
Enjoy seasonal crafts, guided hikes, and nature education, plus take home a commemorative ornament.
November 30, 2022 11:11 AM
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Ben McBee
A giant smiley face design is revealed in a forest thanks to varying deciduous and evergreen trees
Outdoors
Where to find Hampton Lumber’s tree smiley face
It causes quite the double take when you’re driving in the fall and winter
November 21, 2022
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Ben McBee
Fan-like fungi sprout from a mossy, damp forest floor.
Outdoors
Mushroom foraging 101 in Portland
Discover the fabulous world of fungi in your neighborhood forest
November 17, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A fish eye photo of shooting stars across the night sky
Outdoors
Clear skies forecasted in Portland for Leonid meteor shower
The annual display has been occurring since early November, but will peak the night of Thursday, Nov. 17 through the morning of Saturday, Nov. 19
November 16, 2022
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Ben McBee
Gothic-style arches support a tall bridge above a lush park with a willow tree at the center.
Outdoors
Crews cut down Cathedral Park’s famous willow tree
The tree fell onto power lines during a recent windstorm.
November 15, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A dog and a woman wearing winter clothes sit on a fallen tree in front of a lighthouse by the Columbia River
Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Warrior Rock Lighthouse Point
When mild winter weather and weekends (or weekdays) align, this meandering Sauvie Island trail offers the chance to fill your lungs with brisk air and see Mount St. Helens
November 13, 2022
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Ben McBee
Penguins outlined with twinkle lights leap through blue twinkle lights depicting water at night.
Outdoors
ZooLights returns to the Oregon Zoo this holiday season
Explore the magic of the animal kingdom while the zoo’s real residents rest.
November 9, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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Outdoors
Get 2-for-1 access to the Portland Japanese and Lan Su Chinese gardens this month
See the fall colors while taking a peaceful stroll.
November 8, 2022
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Ashlea Hearn
A silver aerial tram car heads uphill with skyscrapers and Mount Hood in the background.
Outdoors
Trek Portland’s 4T Trail
Explore the city by three different forms of public transportation — plus your feet.
October 31, 2022
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Ben McBee
A trail cuts through a lush forest of Douglas fir trees and ferns.
Outdoors
How to celebrate Portland Arbor Day this fall
Join Portland Parks & Recreation in planting and caring for urban trees on Oct. 29, 2022.
October 26, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A panoramic view of Bologna shows terracotta roofs, Renaissance architecture, and distant green hills.
Travel
Portland’s Sister City: Bologna, Italy
Say buongiorno to beautiful architecture, rich cuisine, and fascinating history in the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region
October 25, 2022
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Ben McBee
A person holds a phone in a rainy forest; the screen shows a list of outdoor observations.
Outdoors
Explore Tryon Creek State Park with iNaturalist
Become a citizen scientist by uploading your encounters with fungi — or just download the free app to better understand the world around you.
October 24, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A hand holds two bottles of olive oil in front of an olive tree
Travel
Durant at Red Ridge Farms’ 2022 Olio Nuovo Festival
All November long, visitors can savor a myriad of experiences, like wine tasting or touring Oregon’s only commercial olive mill
October 19, 2022
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Ben McBee
Looking out from behind a thin waterfall upon a forest of evergreen and deciduous trees.
Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Trail of Ten Falls
Get your fill of autumnal forests and dramatic waterfalls
October 18, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
PDX Portland fall foliage Hoyt Arboretum
Outdoors
Where to see fall foliage in Portland, OR
From public parks to delicate gardens, the City of Roses transforms into the City of Fall Colors every autumn
October 6, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Headstones poke through yellow fall leaves covering the grass at a cemetery.
Outdoors
Take a Tombstone Twilight Tour at Lone Fir Cemetery in Southeast Portland
Pull back the curtain on the history behind the headstones this Halloween weekend
October 6, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A girl wearing zebra leggings flies through orange and yellow foliage on a zipline
Outdoors
Soar through fall colors at Pumpkin Ridge Zip Tour
The zip line course takes you on a high-flying adventure through the forest canopy
October 3, 2022
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Ben McBee
Artist Jeremy Nichols stands in front of his completed mural featuring bright, boldly colored modes of transit, local flowers, and pollinators.
Development
Colorful new mural welcomes people to Lloyd District
The tableau depicting various modes of transit, native flowers, pollinators + subtle nods to local icons greets pedestrians and cyclists crossing the Blumenauer Bridge
September 30, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Invasive English ivy climbs up a tree in Portland's Marquam Nature Park
Outdoors
Portland Parks & Recreation’s 19th annual No Ivy Day
Join a citywide volunteer effort to remove the invasive plant from parks and natural areas
September 29, 2022
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Ben McBee
A historic photo shows a wooden bridge and waterfall in Washington Park around 1908
Travel
4 things Germans brought to Portland
See the German influence on the city, from green parks to group workouts
September 29, 2022
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Eva Limmer
A group of people hold a yoga pose during an outdoor workout as water flows down artificial waterfalls at a Southwest Portland park.
Lifestyle
Fuel Yoga Workouts to host free outdoor session at Keller Fountain
Officials hope events like these will help re-activate public interest in Portland’s public spaces
September 22, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Professional disc golfer Madison Tomaino prepares for a shot
Lifestyle
Q + A: Madison Tomaino, co-owner of All Day Disc Golf
The Portland-based professional disc golfer shares how to get into the sport and her favorite local courses
September 21, 2022
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Ben McBee
A close-up of a sea otter's nose and glorious set of whiskers.
Outdoors
Oregon Zoo celebrates Sea Otter Awareness Week
The zoo in Portland is raising awareness about the marine mammal’s critical role in the North Pacific ecosystem
September 20, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
An aerial view of a corn maze shows a message that says, "Hope, Dial 988"
Outdoors
Bella Organic Farm’s corn maze spotlights Suicide Prevention Month
The Sauvie Island outfit shared a message of hope with its annual agricultural artwork
September 15, 2022
Hiking through the maple trees in the shadow of a rocky cliff
Lifestyle
Hike of the Month: Beacon Rock
Climb a mile-long switchback trail cut into the stone cliff sides
September 13, 2022
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Ben McBee
The Willamette Falls plunge into a bowl-shaped depression in the middle of the Willamette River, surrounded by former paper mill infrastruture.
Outdoors
Introducing: Tumwata Village
The Grand Ronde Tribe chose a new name for its 23-acre site near Willamette Falls in Oregon City
September 8, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
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Outdoors
Vaux’s swift watch in Northwest Portland
Every September, thousands of migrating birds roost in Chapman Elementary School’s chimney before flying to Central America and Venezuela
September 7, 2022
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Ben McBee
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Lifestyle
Hike of the Month: Ape Cave
August 29, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
Three people stand in front of a large outdoor cat enclosure.
Lifestyle
10th Annual Catio Tour preview
August 25, 2022
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Cambrie Juarez
A man wearing sunglasses takes a selfie from the backseat of a personal watercraft with the the St. Johns Bridge in the background
Outdoors
Ride a personal watercraft on the Willamette River
Learn from our Sea-Doos and Sea-Don’ts for a wet adventure in Portland, Oregon
August 23, 2022
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Ben McBee
Three dogs stand in a grassy field near a tree on a summer day.
Pets
Dog parks around Portland, Oregon
Take your furry friend to one of these outdoor spaces for playtime + socializing
August 19, 2022
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Trevor Peters
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