Zoe Baillargeon

Few things define Portland like its rivers. Flowing through downtown and along its northern border, the Willamette and Columbia rivers have been the lifeblood of the city since its founding. Today they’re also its playground, offering riverfront beaches, swim spots, paddle sports and pretty bridge views. But there are still new ways to fall in love with these familiar waterways — like seeing them from a different point of view on a river cruise. More

Once the hectic harvest season winds down, winter settles over Oregon wine country. While the vines slumber, winery cellars are alive as freshly fermented wines mature in tanks and barrels. Known as cellar season, this laid-back time of year is one of the best moments to pay a visit to wine country. Wineries are quieter and less busy, and nothing goes better with Oregon’s cool winter weather than a glass of red wine. More

If you’re looking for an easygoing family getaway in the Columbia River Gorge without the crowds, set your sights about 90 minutes east of Portland. Where the Gorge’s dramatic basalt cliffs ease into the rolling plains of Eastern Oregon, The Dalles is a picturesque spot to spend quality time with the family (even four-legged members). It’s also on the east side of the Cascades, which means it has a drier, sunnier climate even during the cooler months. So hit the road, skip the crowds, and... More

Dé una vuelta por los huertos, viñedos y granjas por el Columbia River Gorge en bicicleta electrica. More

I’m sitting on a veranda, glass of chilled white wine in hand, gazing over lush green orchards with snow-covered volcanic peaks in the distance. Nothing beats a warm afternoon wine tasting and cycling through the low-traffic farm roads of Hood River. More

Oregon is a world-class destination for oenophiles. Not only is it home to hundreds of wineries, they’re often right next door to incredible scenery and opportunities for outdoor adventure. Take Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory, just half an hour’s drive southeast from Portland. After a full day of hiking on Mt. Hood or rafting on the Clackamas River, it’s easy to pop in at one of the many small, independent and family run wineries on the Mt. Hood Territory Wine Trail. More

Whether you’re hiking in the summer or skiing in the winter, the slopes, forests and lakes of Mt. Hood are a fantastic base camp for outdoor adventure. After a long day exploring Oregon’s highest peak, a refreshing beer, balanced cocktail or glass of crisp cider always hits the spot. Luckily, Mt. Hood Territory has you covered for a post-adventure drink thanks to the Mt. Hood Territory Tap Trail. More

Over the past few years, Portland has become one of the centers of the growing craft nonalcoholic scene, from zero-proof cocktails at Portland restaurants and bars to locally made alcohol-free spirits. More

Joining in on a community celebration is one of the best ways to discover the local culture, history, food and outdoor traditions — whether it’s wading in a cranberry bog, feasting on Dungeness crab or joining a derby duck race. More

Joining in on a community celebration is one of the best ways to discover the local culture, history, food and outdoor traditions — whether it’s wading in a cranberry bog, feasting on Dungeness crab or joining a derby duck race. More