Travel
A Road Trip to the Oregon Coast Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway
A drive to the southern Oregon coast offers plenty of diversions, from wine to charming towns to elk watching
This article appears in print in the October 2019 issue, as part of the Fall Road Trips cover story. Click here to subscribe. We didn’t know what to expect when we rolled into Oakland, Oregon, a tiny town just a short hop off I-5 south of Cottage Grove. But we sure didn’t expect a gleaming lineup of vintage cars along…
Hit the Road to Centralia and Chehalis for a Charming Old-school Getaway
Located between Seattle and Portland, these two cities offer history, shopping and outdoor attractions
This article appears in print in the October 2019 issue, as part of the Fall Road Trips cover story. Click here to subscribe. From Interstate 5, it’s easy to take exit 82 to visit Centralia’s outlet stores and conclude that’s all there is to this southwest Washington town. But travel a few blocks farther and you’ll hit the stroll-worthy downtown. Streets…
October 2019 Hike of the Month: Granite Mountain
This hike is a tough climb, but a great swan song for the general hiking season
October is the greatest month for hiking. A hike on a beautiful fall day in the Pacific Northwest is the payoff for all the summer hikes leading up to it, and the incentive that keeps you dreaming all winter of getting back on the trail, if you’re not into the snowy and cold variety of…
Wander Like a Winemaker – Explore the Walla Walla Valley
Take a trip this autumn with itineraries created by the winemakers of the region
Sponsored by Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance When it comes to weekend getaways, the Walla Walla Valley is a destination that provides an idyllic escape to the serene countryside with small-town charm and comfort. As the autumn and winter months approach, the picturesque landscape transforms to reflect the triumphs of another bountiful harvest and an…
Spend a Retro-Modern Weekend in Portland’s Slabtown District
Slabtown isn’t just Northwest Portland’s most up-and-coming neighborhood, it’s a full-on urban destination. Thanks to the perfectly located Inn at Northrup Station, it’s also right at your feet
Sponsored by the Inn at Northrup Station Nestled between Portland’s two trendiest Northwest neighborhoods—the Pearl and Nob Hill—Slabtown is roughly 12 city blocks riddled with residential and industrial-chic buildings, local eateries, airy coffee shops, craft distilleries and breweries, indie boutiques, theaters, and galleries. Slabtown is not only the newest arrival to the Northwest Portland scene,…
September Hike of the Month: Heather Lake
This all levels hike has endless photo ops
It’s September and time for a spectacular early fall hike. Look no further than Heather Lake, an all-levels trail on the road to Mt. Pilchuck, for the best bang for your buck. It’s a hike that has it all: a wealth of varied terrain and a smorgasbord of Pacific Northwest trees and vegetation, all wrapped…
