Journal

  • 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.
  • Hunting for Hoops in Portland, Oregon

    Rick Gilbert interviews Grant Lemons - the man behind the Buckets Book. Hunting for hoops in Portland, Oregon.
  • Portland Seen: Street photography by Jonathan Inthavong

    We interviewed Portland street photographer, Jonathan Inthavong, to learn about his background, process, and his desire to photograph the Rose City.
  • An Ode to the Otherworldly Snowpeaks of the Pacific Northwest

    The High Cascade snowpeaks of the Pacific Northwest are unlike any other mountain range in the world. Here, we take a closer look and gain a deeper appreciation for these otherworldly peaks.
  • 5 Stunning Sunset Hikes Around Portland

    With summer in full swing, nearly every day ends with a stunning swirl of purple and pink. Here's a guide to some of the best sunset hikes around Portland.
  • Rose City Rollers Collaboration

    We've teamed up with the Rose City Rollers by collaborating on a limited edition t-shirt as part of this year's Willamette Week Give Guide.
  • Do You Know Your Mountain Trivia?

    From the fundamentals, like highest and most prominent, to the obscure little tidbits and other random stuff in between, here’s a brief breakdown of some of America’s best mountains (for one reason or another).
  • A Quick and Dirty Guide to Trail Running Near Portland

    From Forest Park to Hoyt Arboretum, here is a guide to some of the best trail running opportunities near Portland.
  • GiveGraf: Holiday Gifts, Free Shipping & More

    #GiveGraf for the holidays. Free shipping and in-store pick-up. All orders come with customized greeting card, gift wrapped tissue and Grafletics Gift Bag.