Escape From Portland

What to do when you want to get out of town!

Hike of the Month: Whalen Island Loop

By Adam Sawyer●

Hike of the Month: Tualatin Hills Nature Park

A suburban safari awaits just a short stroll from the Beaverton Creek MAX stop.

By Andi Prewitt●

This Summer, Ditch the Bike, Strap on Some Skates, and Get Rolling

Portland has plenty of flat parks, covered playgrounds, and paved trails for quad rollers and inline bladers. Here are some of our favorites.

By Brianna Wheeler●

Steal My Vacation: Horsing Around in Moscow, Idaho

This North Central Idaho gem is two communities in one: a border town surrounded by rugged beauty and a college town that exudes soul and eclectic cultural charm.

By Adam Sawyer●

Belly Up to Bellingham’s Beer Scene

The port city 90 miles north of Seattle combines the charm of small-town life and big-city amenities.

By Ezra Johnson-Greenough●

Hike of the Month: Baskett Butte Loop

Earn your wine by taking this 1.5-mile jaunt before you begin your day of tasting at the surrounding vineyards.

By Adam Sawyer●