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Biking has a number of benefits — improving health and reducing pollution and wear and tear on our streets, to name a few — but it’s vital that public safety is not neglected.
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.
Wet ground and clear skies create perfect conditions for thick fog in the Willamette Valley.
Bigfoot steals all the cryptid limelight. It’s time to give Oregon’s own Colossal Claude the credit it’s due.
The miniature amphitheater uses physics and design to create interesting sound effects.
Portland is surrounded by world-class wineries and vineyards, including many that offer stunning views of rolling hills, forests, and gardens that put on colorful shows every fall.
Join Portland Parks & Recreation in planting and caring for urban trees.
Non-runners take notice of the event on Sunday, Oct. 1, lest you be snared in traffic — this year’s route will be different.
Help keep Portland’s nature scenes beautiful with these pro tips.
Join a cleanup event on Saturday, Sept. 16, to make the beach safe, clean, and accessible to all.
You can help millions of migrating birds safely reach their destinations by taking a few simple steps.
Prepare for autumn — and jumping into massive piles of leaves — with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
More than 100 arborists representing 40 companies are expected to attend the 36th annual Arbororists in the Arboretum event.
The popular hiking trail in between Portland and the Oregon Coast has been closed since 2021.
The Camp Creek Fire is burning in the Bull Run Watershed, a 102-square-mile temperate rainforest just 26 miles east of downtown Portland.
An artificial turf field at Grant Park was closed to athletics use in early August after it failed an inspection.
The organization first founded in 1915 has held its annual show twice in Portland: once in 1968 and again in 2012.
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these golf courses in the Portland area are sure to make for a good round.
The Perseids are predicted to be active July 14-Sept. 1, 2023.
The trade event, held at Zidell Yards from Thursday, Aug. 24, to Sunday, Aug. 27, invites industry members and consumers to celebrate the craftsmanship of building bicycles by hand.
Crystal Cruises halted sailing in 2022 after its parent company filed for bankruptcy.
The $2-billion renovation is approx. 10 months away from completing the first phase, when the main terminal will reopen.
Staff didn’t expect Rocky and Banff, who arrived at the zoo in April, to lay any eggs for at least a year.
Visitors will find the new ADA-accessible trail and day-use area on the northern side of the popular park near Silverton.
With the help of PDXtoday readers, we’re compiling a running list of the best viewpoints to drink in sights of Portland and its surrounding natural beauty.
Take a break from the Columbia River Gorge and journey into the Gifford Pinchot National Forest for a loop hike featuring a handful of stunning waterfalls fed by snowmelt.
Scientists say the frequency, duration, and intensity of algae blooms in Northwest waterways are increasing each year.
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
Together with business partner Martin Skegg, she planted the seed of recognition for Oregon-grown wines that aren’t pinot noir. The event’s sprouted into a showcase of wonderful lesser-known grape varieties — and it’s back for a third year.
Through a partnership with the Scan Design Foundation and other partners, Danish environmental artist Thomas Dambo will create massive troll sculptures at six locations around the PNW, including Portland.
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