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The 9 Best Oregon Beaches within 3 Hours of Portland

Our coast brims with spectacular beaches. Here are nine that will leave you breathless.

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These Are All the Nonstop Destinations from PDX

PDX is wonderful. The same can't be said for other airports. Here are all the destinations that won't force you to wait around to change planes.

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Sleeping with Ghosts at Heceta Head Lighthouse’s Haunted B&B

The old lighthouse keepers' quarters, now a cozy inn, are reportedly home to a ghost named Rue. We paid a visit.

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Snow Peak Opens Luxe Campground and Spa on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula

Expect a sea of sleek tents, mini cabins by a superstar architect, and a tranquil, Japanese-style spa.

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Don't Miss These Annual Oregon Coast Events

Run a race in Coos Bay or Astoria, celebrate cranberries in Bandon, and have fun with fungi in Yachats.

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The Definitive Guide to Watching the Vaux’s Swifts in Portland

It’s basically our city’s Mardi Gras.

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8 Essential Forest Park Hikes for Every Scenario

First-timer? Super athlete? Bird-watcher? We've got a trail for you.

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The Unofficial Guide to the Best U-Pick Apple Orchards near Portland

We’ve narrowed down the region’s autumnal offerings, with great mountain views, kid-friendly vibes, and rare varietals ripe for the picking.

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Your Quintessential Portland Bucket List: 50 Things to Do in Town

These are our city's can't-miss activities, whether you’ve lived here all your life or are just passing through.

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How to Grow a Giant Pumpkin and Paddle It to Regatta Victory

A reigning champion of Tualatin's annual race spills his hard-won tips.

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What to Do in Oregon in October

Celebrate the harvest in Hood River, have fun with fungi in Yachats and Eugene, and cheer on pumpkin regatta paddlers in Tualatin.

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Visit These Portland Haunted Houses for Halloween Pre-Gaming

Haunted manors, zombie graveyards, and spooky drive-ins to get you in the most frightful of moods.

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9 Historic Oregon Cemeteries That Offer Clues to Bygone Eras

Find stories of shipwrecks, range wars, and prominent Portlanders.

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Where to Check Out Fall Colors in Portland and Beyond

See changing autumnal leaves at Lone Fir Cemetery, Portland Japanese Garden, and across Oregon.

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Lose Yourself in These 7 Portland-Area Corn Mazes

Work your way through the dead ends and wrong turns, then reward yourself with apple cider doughnuts.

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Fly Direct from PDX to Austin for Tacos, Two-Step, and Sunshine

Even as tech money pours in, the capital of Texas retains its swagger.

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A Day in Forest Grove via TriMet’s Westernmost Bus

College town vibes, a sweet main drag, vegan doughnuts, a historic-home walking tour, and a dash of Avonlea.

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At Renowned Winery Antica Terra, 'A Very Nice Lunch' Feels Like Art

In a room of witchy luxury at the winery's new Dundee property, winemaker Maggie Harrison and chef Timothy Wastell take visitors on a weird and wonderful journey.

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What to Do in Oregon in November

Taste olive oil in Dayton, dance to Celtic music in Yachats, gorge on sausage and kraut in Forest Grove, and celebrate Thanksgiving in wine country.

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Destination Saunas in Oregon and Beyond

Shvitz in a “wine barrel,” cold plunge in a river, or soak up the steam from a bubbling hot spring.

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