Journal

  • Willamette Water Trail - Flat Water Paddling

    Taking a multi-day paddling trip down Oregon's gorgeous Willamette River is the ultimate river experience that simply must be on a paddler's bucket list.
  • Portland's Wine and Cheese: The Best Local Nature and Beer Pairings

    Just in time for warmer temps, these perfect Portland pairings are a great way to blend your favorite adventure with your favorite brew.
  • The 4th of July in Portland: 5 Places to Watch the Fireworks

    Celebrating the 4th of July in Portland? Here, 5 no-fail spots to take in the terrific fireworks displays all over the city.
  • 10 Amazing Places to See Along the Oregon Coast

    From incredible lighthouses and shipwrecks to hidden coves and stunning beaches, the Oregon Coast is one of America’s best areas for outdoor exploration.
  • 10 Adventures to Make the Most of Spring and Summer in Portland

    The hardest thing about spring and summer in Portland is that there are almost always too many outdoor pursuits competing for your time.
  • Nature is Our Pool: Great Swimming Holes Near Portland

    The Pacific Northwest is home to stunning natural beauty and great outdoor recreation. Here are our favorite Northwest swimming holes near Portland.
  • SUP Summer Escape Portland, Oregon

    The best places to learn and enjoy SUP, or stand-up paddleboarding, in and around Portland, Oregon.
  • 5 Awesome Spring Rides Near Portland

    With warmer temperatures and the sun shining, these five rides each offer their own unique ways to enjoy spring days in Portland.
  • The Pacific Northwest Trail is Pitting Hikers Against Grizzly Bear Activists

    In a remote corner of Montana, backpackers and wildlife advocates clash over the future of a bear population hanging on for dear life.
  • Interview w/ Bucket Drummer Thomas Brown

    Thomas Brown is a musician and family man living in Portland, Oregon. His music is a soundtrack to the city, with a distinct rhythm all is own. We...
  • 5 Things You Should Know About Crater Lake

    How to make the most of your visit to Oregon's only national park: the entirely unique and magical Crater Lake.
  • All Aboard: Exploring the Abandoned Railroad of the Salmonberry River Trail

    Abandoned train equipment and dark tunnels are among the highlights along the Salmonberry River trail. Here's why you should explore it now.