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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.
Portland World Naked Bike Ride Announces Grant Park as Starting Location
The ride returns after taking 2024 off to reorganize its leadership team.
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.
The Shack Is Back in Sellwood This Summer
A nonprofit organization has revived the 1928 structure as a free community activities hub.
Tips From Oregon Parks and Recreation on Where to Find Open Campsites
Here’s how to go on a last-minute adventure.
Outdoor Retailer Next Adventure to Close Its Doors After 28 Years
The liquidation sale starts May 28, and it will be epic.
82nd Avenue of Roses Parade Cuts Its Route by Half
The change was to better accommodate seniors, middle school marching bands.
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Faces Off With an Amusement Park Ride and New Sellwood Apartments
The environmentalists and neighbors are ready.
A Beginner’s Guide to Some of Portland’s Most Immersive Greenspaces
Your outdoor starter kit.
Ways You Can Help Save Portland’s Parks
What will Mayor Keith Wilson’s new proposed budget mean for Portland Parks & Recreation?
The Ladds 500 Returns, Now With No Cars on the Road
"It’s spring, let’s do something stupid." The April 12 bike relay is an annual exercise in irreverence.
