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Even in the Summer Months, Hot Water Soaking Is Good for the Mind, Body, and Spirit
Soak it in.
A Trip to the Painted Hills Reveals the Beauty and the Beast of Mother Nature
Welcome to the stone age.
Long Rods, Glory Holes, and Balls of Fire—the Ancient Craft of Glassblowing Is Hotter Than Ever
Let it melt!
There’s No Better Way to Appreciate Nature’s Awesome Power Than to Explore the Northwest’s Volcanoes
Fire on the mountain!
Whatever Your Preferences and Predilections, Romance Books Make the Hottest Summer Reads
Dive into love between the covers.
What Has Gone Into the Ground Has Shaped the Northwest’s Wine
Here’s to drinking from the earth.
The Portland Area Offers Incredible Spots for Natural Swimming
Hunting for a picture-perfect swimming hole can make you feel like Indiana Jones searching for the Holy Grail.
Oregon Summer Guide 2025 Is Here
This story is part of Oregon Summer Magazine, Willamette Week’s annual guide to the summer months, this year focused on making the most of and beating the heat.
50 People, Places and Things That Transformed Portland
Willamette Week turns 50. We looked for what’s worth carrying with us into the next half-century.
By Chris Lydgate and Audrey Van Buskirk