Travel and Outdoors

More than 300 trees across the city are protected by law and serve as living landmarks.
From getting a permit to catering, we’ve got the details on how to plan a wedding, family reunion, or special occasion in a national park.
Many people have expressed worries over the duration of time that parks will be darker while they await replacement light fixtures.
The existing 5-acre park will grow to 25 acres and feature several new amenities.
Volunteers interested in mapping American pika populations in the Columbia River Gorge are invited to free training sessions Thursday, May 11-Saturday, May 13.
The Ride Every Wednesday campaign rewards downtown Portland commuters who take public transit, ride a bike, walk, or roll in March and April.
Amtrak’s Cascades line is now operating its full, pre-pandemic route.
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
Have you gotten your REAL ID before the May 7, 2025 deadline? Here’s how to apply in Oregon.
The downtown Portland hotel’s ground-level restaurant, Lovely Rita, will host a rotation of food carts
The Pollinator Paradise plate celebrates the creatures who are vital to our ecosystem and economy by supporting ongoing research at Oregon State University.
The Airbnb-friendly apartments program gives some renters the chance to earn passive income by hosting a spare room or the entire unit.
The public transit agency partnered with the Oregon Department of Transportation to help Portland party-goers get home safely.
Oregon State Parks will host in-person viewing events Wednesday, Dec. 28-Sunday, Jan. 1.
The city is the first in the nation to do so.
Pack your bags for wildlife viewing and wilderness adventure.
Enjoy seasonal crafts, guided hikes, and nature education, plus take home a commemorative ornament.
A holiday guide to must-see attractions, restaurants, and breweries for out-of-town guests in Portland, OR.
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
Explore the city by three different forms of public transportation — plus your feet.
Say buongiorno to beautiful architecture, rich cuisine, and fascinating history in the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region
Enjoy the fruits of the nonprofit’s efforts to empower the wine industry’s BIPOC community on Sat., Nov. 5
All November long, visitors can savor a myriad of experiences, like wine tasting or touring Oregon’s only commercial olive mill
How well do you know Portland, Oregon? We’re bringing you some fun facts about the city and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.
The iconic sculpture is the second-largest copper repoussé statue in the United States after the Statue of Liberty
Do you know where they stand?
The current operator will offer cruises in the Gorge through the end of October
To help make your entire process at PDX as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s 62 nonstop flights.
The zip line course takes you on a high-flying adventure through the forest canopy
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