Journal

  • Pier Park - Disc Golf

    Pier Park may provide the best disc golf in the Portland area in terms of natural beauty. This 18 basket course is located on a peninsula between the Columbia and Willamette Rivers, and it really is an amazing place to go spend a few hours with your frisbee.
  • Labor Day Weekend in Portland: 5 Great End-of-Summer Hikes

    Still haven't made plans for your Labor Day Weekend in Portland? Get inspired by our ideas for these great end-of-summer hikes.
  • Under Pressure: Exploring Volcanoes Around Portland

    Many people don't know there are plenty of volcanoes around Portland that are ripe for outdoor exploration. Here, five to check out.
  • The 4T Trail - Hiking

    The 9-mile loop along the 4T Trail is a quintessential Portland experience.
  • Fire Towers in Oregon: How to Snag These Rooms With a View

    Follow in the footsteps of Jack Kerouac with an overnight adventure at one of the 20-something fire towers in Oregon. Here's what to know.
  • So, You Wanna Try Splitboarding? Here's What You Should Know

    It's the newest way to explore the backcountry: splitboarding. Here, everything you need to know about this rapidly growing pursuit.
  • Tom McCall Waterfront Park - Road Running

    This 40-acre park on the banks of the Willamette River is one of the best urban spaces for Portlandians interested in walking, running, and cycling. It's relatively flat, the scenery is subtly beautiful with the river and colorful cherry trees, and there are plenty of options you can take to make your jaunt as long or short as you'd like.
  • Oregon Active: Enabling Everyone to Enjoy the Outdoors

    For people with disabilities and other life-challenging conditions, Oregon Active is dedicated to providing adventure therapy.
  • Spending Summer on Sauvie Island: One of the Largest River Islands in the US

    Sauvie Island might be one of the few regional outdoor attractions near Portland not known for its summertime offerings...but it probably should be.
  • Chasing 500 Waterfalls in the Pacific Northwest: An Interview with Tim Burke

    In 2013, Portland hiker Tim Burke and his girlfriend, made it their goal to see 500 waterfalls in the Pacific Northwest.
  • 5 Things You Need to Know About the Ever-Popular Eagle Creek Trail

    The Eagle Creek Trail should be at the top of every hiker’s bucket list this summer. Here are some tips and insights to help make the most of a day or weekend trip along the trail.
  • 470 Miles of Surprises: An Adventurer's Guide to Highway 26 in Oregon

    From coastal hikes to the state's best donuts, our guide to Highway 26 in Oregon is sure to inspire a road trip. Here, 10 must-do adventures.