outdoor activities
How Well Do You Know the Oregon Coast?
If you’re looking for an escape from the next heat wave, there’s no better place to be than the Oregon Coast.
Side Quest: Keep Calm and Paddle On
Whether you’re paddling a kayak, a canoe, or a stand-up paddle board, spending time exploring Portland’s waterways is a huge perk about w...
Side Quest: Stop and Smell the Roses
Although you’ll now encounter a multi-hued oasis, when the garden opened in 1913, it was planted with nothing but fragrant, pink roses.
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How Well Do You Know the Oregon Coast?
If you’re looking for an escape from the next heat wave, there’s no better place to be than the Oregon Coast.
Side Quest: Keep Calm and Paddle On
Whether you’re paddling a kayak, a canoe, or a stand-up paddle board, spending time exploring Portland’s waterways is a huge perk about w...
Side Quest: Stop and Smell the Roses
Although you’ll now encounter a multi-hued oasis, when the garden opened in 1913, it was planted with nothing but fragrant, pink roses.
What To Do in Portland in June 2026
The sun is out. The weather is warm. To remind you of the obvious, a Portland summer is best spent outdoors: 🚲 Go Biking Bike Summer...
Side Quest: Inner Peace
The Vedanta Society of Portland, founded 100 years ago, is based in Mt. Tabor, but the group also oversees the Vedanta Retreat — 289 acre...
Where To Indulge in the Cherry Blossom Bloom This Year in Portland
The yearly cherry blossom bloom along the waterfront is one of the rare times you'll see a crowd in our city outside of a scheduled event...
3 Oregon Wildflowers To Check Out This Spring
There are blooms all around us in spring. But here are three local wildflowers to seek out on your next adventure in nature.
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What To Do in Portland in June 2026
The sun is out. The weather is warm. To remind you of the obvious, a Portland summer is best spent outdoors: 🚲 Go Biking Bike Summer...
Side Quest: Inner Peace
The Vedanta Society of Portland, founded 100 years ago, is based in Mt. Tabor, but the group also oversees the Vedanta Retreat — 289 acre...
Where To Indulge in the Cherry Blossom Bloom This Year in Portland
The yearly cherry blossom bloom along the waterfront is one of the rare times you'll see a crowd in our city outside of a scheduled event...
3 Oregon Wildflowers To Check Out This Spring
There are blooms all around us in spring. But here are three local wildflowers to seek out on your next adventure in nature.
What To Do in Portland in March 2026
There’s plenty to look forward to in March in Portland. But to start, here’s something you may not be looking forward to. This Sunday, at...
How Weird Is Portland's Warm Sunny Weather?
The dry, warm winter continues. Outdoor guide and lifelong Oregonian Norther Emily talked to City Cast Portland podcast host Claudia Meza...
5 Pacific Northwest Summer Backpacking Adventures
It’s the middle of a wintry week, but it’s a good time to start planning if you want to get out into nature this summer: Olympic National...
