Travel and Outdoors

Evan Gregoire of Heirloom Seedhouse holds a metal bucket full of freshly picked tulips while standing in a farm field.
Travel and Outdoors
Seed starting 101 with Portland’s Heirloom Seedhouse
Learn how to grow your own food and flowers using budget-friendly items and advice from a local seed company.
April 12, 2024 03:54 PM
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Cambrie Juarez
A child in a pink jacket and beanie navigates a rope and beam feature at the new playground in Errol Heights Park. An adult waits nearby to catch the child if they fall.
City
Errol Heights Park Project finishes, bringing inclusivity and improved access to nature in SE Portland
Upgrades to the 16-acre site in the Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood include a new playground and wildlife viewing spots.
January 30, 2024
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Ben McBee
A hiker wearing a rain jacket walks along the Buxton Trussle, a 80-foot high bridge on the Banks-Vernonia State Trail. The bridge is level with trees and you can see a wooded January hillside in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Banks-Vernonia State Trail
Hikers, bikers, and horse riders can all enjoy this 21-mile path that winds its way along a former railroad bed through the scenic forested foothills of the Oregon Coast Range.
January 26, 2024
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Ben McBee
US 7th Fleet band performs at Sapporo Snow Festival on a stage made of snow.
Travel and Outdoors
Portland’s sister city: Sapporo, Japan
Set your sights on Hokkaido’s capital, which has rich sporting history and ramen culture, plus reasons to visit during all four seasons.
January 18, 2024
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Ben McBee
A plane flies near Portland International Airport with colorful clouds behind it.
Travel and Outdoors
5 direct flights from Portland International Airport
No layovers and low fares make for the start of a stress-free vacation.
January 18, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Assorted seaweeds sit on a plate with blue swirly designs.
Events
Ride the regenerative seafood wave with Winter Waters
The second annual series raises awareness about farmed sea vegetables through culinary experiences.
January 16, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
A three story cabin is covered in feet of snow and surrounded by equally covered trees.
Real Estate
Escape the cold and cozy up in these cabin rentals near Portland
Sometimes a change of scenery is a must.
January 16, 2024
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Ben McBee
Two people pose outdoors on the truffle hunting/meal tour.
Food
Shuffle out of town to try the new Truffle Trail
Indulge in curated experiences centered around the flavorsome fungi this Feburary through March in Newberg and Dundee.
January 8, 2024
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Ben McBee
Four people sit on wooden folding chairs arrayed in front of a gazebo surrounded by blooming rose bushes on a sunny day.
Culture
Getting married? Reserve a Portland park, garden, or picnic area for your wedding
Portland Parks & Recreation will prioritize in-person reservations on Monday, Jan. 8, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
January 5, 2024
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Cambrie Juarez
Sneakers on pavement.
Culture
Walking trends in Portland
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Portland compares.
January 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
This photograph was taken looking down at a city from a higher elevation. The sky isn't completely dark, but tinted shades of pink and purple, with warm lights illuminating city buildings. A snowcapped mountain rises in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Holiday help: Where to take visitors this season
Have friends or family in town this year? We’re here to help plan their visit.
December 20, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A blue and black Steller's jay, a bird with a pointy crest, sits on a shiny silver bird bath filled with snow with a peanut in its mouth.
Travel and Outdoors
Calling all citizen scientists for the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count
The annual event helps the nonprofit monitor urban bird populations in Portland.
December 19, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Travel and Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Vedanta Retreat
Unique wooden shrines, sweeping vistas, and tranquil forest paths blend into this gentle hike that benefits the mind and body.
December 18, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A sandwich board sign signaling volunteers are on site stands along a boardwalk leading to a building next to a stormy ocean.
Travel and Outdoors
Winter Whale Watch Week returns to the Oregon Coast
Trained volunteers will be stationed at 15 sites to help visitors spot whales from Wednesday, Dec. 27 to Sunday, Dec. 31.
December 8, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
Homer the opossum poses in his Oregon Zoo enclosure.
City
Opossum lands at the Oregon Zoo after remarkable odyssey
Homer has quite the tale to tell.
December 1, 2023
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Ben McBee
Rows of Christmas trees at a tree farm in Ridgefield, Washington
Travel and Outdoors
Where to find a Christmas tree in the Portland area
Fresh is best if you want your home to smell like a forest.
November 28, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A Portland street car makes its way through snowy conditions with the arch of the Fremont Bridge in the near background
Live
Bundle up for our winter 2024 weather forecast for Portland
Prepare for winter weather with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
November 27, 2023
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Ben McBee
The Mile Post Sign in Pioneer Courthouse Square shows many different destinations and their distances from Portland.
Play
Take a trip around the world to visit Portland’s sister cities
Get to know the Rose City’s distant relatives.
November 21, 2023
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Ben McBee
A fish eye photo of shooting stars across the night sky
Travel and Outdoors
Look to the skies for the Leonid meteor shower
The annual display has been occurring since early November, but will peak the night of Friday, Nov. 17 through the morning of Saturday, Nov. 18.
November 16, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Travel and Outdoors
Oregon Zoo elephant Rose-Tu and critically endangered black rhino Jozi are pregnant
Jozi could deliver a calf anytime; Rose-Tu isn’t expected to give birth until early 2025.
November 14, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A person uses a broom to sweep up red and yellow leaves on the ground.
City
Hip hip hooray for Leaf Day
The annual service provided by the Portland Bureau of Transportation removes fallen leaves for free within certain districts.
November 9, 2023
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Ben McBee
Mill Ends Park Portland PDX
Play
Green means go to these parks in Portland
We’re highlighting the best parks that Portland, Oregon, has to offer — complete with roses, fountains, forests, and sports fields.
November 8, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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City
Gresham’s Rockwood neighborhood to breathe cleaner air with the help of nearly $1 million from EPA
Multnomah County will use the federal funding to improve climate resiliency and environmental justice in the historically underserved community.
November 6, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A windy and steep trail makes its way up Saddle Mountain's summit in Oregon.
Travel and Outdoors
Hike of the Month: Saddle Mountain
After a lengthy closure that brought new vault toilets and trail upgrades, hikers can once again make the trek to the top for sweeping views of the Oregon Coast and the Cascade Range.
November 3, 2023
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Ben McBee
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Travel and Outdoors
Here’s what to do with your fall pumpkins and leaves
Find out how to safely dispose of old pumpkins and leaves ahead of the holidays.
October 31, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
A water bottle gets filled up at a natural spring.
Travel and Outdoors
Quench your thirst and curiosity at the natural spring on Highway 26
Have you ever wondered why so many people stop at the drinking water wayside on the way to the Oregon Coast?
October 30, 2023
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Ben McBee
Stumptown Scud
Travel and Outdoors
Meet ‘Stumptown scud,’ an aquatic creature that only lives in Portland
The entire Stumptown scud population is found exclusively in tributaries and creeks in and around Portland.
October 25, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Development
TriMet MAX Red Line service resumes to Portland International Airport after 4 months
A new station at PDX now greets MAX Red Line riders.
October 23, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Travel and Outdoors
Portland Japanese Garden celebrates 60 years in the Rose City
Nestled in the picturesque West Hills, the Portland Japanese Garden offers space for visitors to relax, stroll manicured paths, and learn about Japan’s ancient gardening culture.
October 19, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
The outline of the sun and trees are barely visible through thick fog
Travel and Outdoors
Waking up in a fog? In October, that’s normal
Wet ground and clear skies create perfect conditions for thick fog in the Willamette Valley.
October 18, 2023
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Mark Worley
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Culture
Colossal Claude: the Columbia River’s fish-eating sea serpent
Bigfoot steals all the cryptid limelight. It’s time to give Oregon’s own Colossal Claude the credit it’s due.
October 17, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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