Travel & Outdoors

Eat Stay Play

A Summer Traveler’s Guide to Mount Hood

Huckleberry milkshakes, family-friendly hikes, and the ultimate weekend backpacking trip.

06/10/2026 By Isabel Lemus Kristensen

Serenity Now

In Search of Seclusion on the Olympic Peninsula

During summer, quiet can be scarce—unless you know where to look.

06/08/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Maximum Fun

The 22 Best Summer Events in Oregon

When it comes to festivals and fairs, our state doesn't mess around.

06/05/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson Illustrations by Davide Comai

Big Picture

When a 1905 Heat Wave Sent Swarms of Naked Boys into the Willamette

Can you blame them?

06/05/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson

Bike Summer

Check Out These June Pedalpalooza Rides

Get your laptop fixed, explore the west side, revel in hockey romance, or just eat bread and butter.

06/04/2026 By Margaret Seiler and Rebecca Jacobson

Eat, Stay, Play

A Summertime Guide to the Wallowas

The hidden gem hikes, detour-worthy restaurants, and cutest cabins near the Eagle Cap Wilderness.

06/01/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Month Ahead

What to Do in Oregon in June

Astoria celebrates Short Circuit, the rodeo ropes Sisters, and a Sasquatch fest stomps through Glide.

05/28/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson and Portland Monthly Staff

Events

Don’t Miss These Annual Oregon Coast Events

Sandcastles in Cannon Beach, chainsaw art in Reedsport, and kites in Lincoln City.

05/26/2026 By Margaret Seiler

Cinematastic

Portland Outdoor Movie Guide

Open-air showings in and around Portland this summer include The Mandalorian and Grogu at the drive-in and Wicked, Zootopia 2, The Princess Bride, and Cool Runnings at local parks.

05/22/2026 By Margaret Seiler and Portland Monthly Staff

Fly Away

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.

05/21/2026 By Portland Monthly Staff

Ups & Downs

Millions of People Visit Oregon Volcanoes Every Year. Why?

Beyond the draw of their waterfalls and wildflowers, mountains remind us of our own resilience.

05/20/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

What a Blast

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play Around Mount St. Helens

Pyroclastic mounds, pumice plains, lava tubes, big burgers, and juicy hucks.

05/18/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson

On the Rocks

A Mountaineer Shares Their Biggest Lessons from the Summit

Robin Wilcox, Mazamas board president and mountain climbing teacher, on the mental and physical hurdles encountered reaching the summit.

05/13/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Transit Trip

We Hiked Dog Mountain with the Stevenson Free Shuttle

And met some very nice dogs on the bus.

05/01/2026 By Margaret Seiler

Month Ahead

What to Do in Oregon in May

Sip cider in Hood River, ride a fat-tire bike in Cannon Beach, and party with aliens in McMinnville.

04/28/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson and Portland Monthly Staff

Arrivals

PDX Airport’s New Exits Mean a Shorter Walk

And no more fighting your way through the crowded terminal to get to baggage claim.

04/21/2026 By Margaret Seiler

Wheelie Good

Portland’s Essential Annual Bike Rides and Events

Bike plays, bridge takeovers, and naked rides—few cities have livelier bike calendars than ours. Here's what you can't miss.

04/07/2026 By Katherine Chew Hamilton and Rebecca Jacobson

Transit Trip

We Took a Day Trip on the Bus to Newberg and Dundee

Wine, walks, a Quaker cemetery, and presidential lore await.

03/31/2026 By Margaret Seiler

Hiking

9 Picture-Perfect Wildflower Hikes Within 90 Minutes of Portland

Wildflower season is calling. Celebrate with some of our favorite floral displays in the region.

03/30/2026 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Portland Monthly Staff

Month Ahead

What to Do in Oregon in April

Stroll among tulips and trilliums, marvel at migratory birds, party with the van lifers, and gorge yourself on cheese and seafood.

03/26/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson and Portland Monthly Staff

Portland Monthly

Travel & Outdoors

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play Around Mount St. Helens

What to Do in Oregon in June

Portland Outdoor Movie Guide

A Mountaineer Shares Their Biggest Lessons from the Summit

These Are All the Nonstop Destinations from PDX

We Took a Day Trip on the Bus to Newberg and Dundee

A Summer Traveler’s Guide to Mount Hood

In Search of Seclusion on the Olympic Peninsula

The 22 Best Summer Events in Oregon

When a 1905 Heat Wave Sent Swarms of Naked Boys into the Willamette

Check Out These June Pedalpalooza Rides

A Summertime Guide to the Wallowas

What to Do in Oregon in June

Don’t Miss These Annual Oregon Coast Events

Portland Outdoor Movie Guide

These Are All the Nonstop Destinations from PDX

Millions of People Visit Oregon Volcanoes Every Year. Why?

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play Around Mount St. Helens

A Mountaineer Shares Their Biggest Lessons from the Summit

We Hiked Dog Mountain with the Stevenson Free Shuttle

What to Do in Oregon in May

PDX Airport’s New Exits Mean a Shorter Walk

Portland’s Essential Annual Bike Rides and Events

We Took a Day Trip on the Bus to Newberg and Dundee

9 Picture-Perfect Wildflower Hikes Within 90 Minutes of Portland

What to Do in Oregon in April

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