Journal

  • 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.
  • Fat Biking Around Portland: What To Know, Where To Go

    Interested in giving the two-wheeled craze a go? Here's what you need to know to get started fat biking around Portland this winter.
  • The 5 Best Rainy Day Runs Around Portland

    When the going gets wet, get going with five of the best rainy day runs around Portland.
  • Snowshoeing around Portland: How to Explore the Wintry Backcountry

    With an abundance of trails and snow galore this season, there's never been a better time to try snowshoeing around Portland. Here's how.
  • Off-the-Beaten-Path: The Weekender's Guide to Outdoor Adventure around Portland

    From exploring the tallest waterfall in Oregon to paddling the Willamette River, here is Chaco's guide to a weekend in Portland.
  • A Quick and Dirty Guide to Mountain Biking near Portland

    From the lunar-like landscape of Mount St. Helens to the nearby Forest Park trails, here's a quick guide to mountain biking near Portland.
  • Fly Fishing in Portland

    Fly Fishing in Portland is about to be much more accessible with the launch of Patagonia's Simple Fly Fishing Kit.
  • Hit the Trail: The Best Spring Hikes in Portland

    Wildlife, waterfalls, and wilderness—plus the time change—are all great reasons to get outside. Here, the best spring hikes in Portland.
  • The Backbone Path: The Underrated Joys of Ridgeline Hikes

    Ridgeline hikes come with a special, if not understated, appeal: The joy of exploring the land from above, with never a doubt as which way to go.
  • Road Tripping the Pacific Northwest Coast

    The story of an East Coast couple embarking on a two-week excursion through the Pacific Northwest.
  • Great Places to Float Near Portland Before Summer's Out

    There's still plenty of time left in the summer to haul out the inner tube. Here, insider tips on the best places to float near Portland.