Outdoors

Here Is Our Ultimate* Guide to Winter Sledding Destinations in Portland and on Mount Hood

By Rachel Saslow●

Warm Up and Unwind This Season by Spending Time in One of Portland’s Spas

By Andi Prewitt and Ezra Johnson-Greenough●

The Second Edition of Oregon Winter Hits Stands This Week

By Andi Prewitt●

Trap Kitchen PDX Will Hand Out Free Christmas Trees to Those in Need

By Andi Prewitt●

Trail Closures Are in Place at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park

By Andi Prewitt●

Hike of the Month: Indian Creek Trail

This urban trek through Hood River rewards with fall colors and a caffeine pit stop.

By Adam Sawyer●

In Much of Oregon, Clouds Obscured the “Ring of Fire” Eclipse. Not in Klamath Falls.

By Christopher Valentine and Andi Prewitt●

Sun Worshippers

For the second time in six years, Oregon was in the path of a solar eclipse—the one that oc- curred on Saturday, Oct. 14, was annular, which means the moon does not entirely cover the sun. The result is a stunning “ring of fire” effect that eclipse chasers were hoping to see.

Smith Rock State Park’s Pedestrian Bridge Has Reopened

By Andi Prewitt●

Smith Rock State Park’s Bridge Replacement Project Is Delayed

By Andi Prewitt●

Whitewater in Oregon City? It Happens Twice a Day.

By Fontaine Rittelman and Andi Prewitt●

Surf's Up

Whitewater in Oregon City? It Happens Twice a Day. It’s thanks to a unique combination of a derelict boat ramp’s placement at Clackamette Park.

Two More Miles of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail Are Now Open

By Andi Prewitt●

Saddle Mountain State Natural Area Is Reopening After a Three-Year Closure

By Andi Prewitt●

The Portland Polish Festival and Occidental Oktoberfest Are Back for the First Time Since 2019

By Andi Prewitt●