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Free Shuttle Bus to Forest and Washington Parks Debuts This Summer
The bus will pick up passengers at six eastside locations and bring them to the Oregon Zoo, Pittock Mansion and more.
Hike Until You’re Hurting on One Portland Trail
I walked the whole thing in one day, and so can you.
Six Years After Its Removal, the Thompson Elk Is Back
Celebrate ‘Elk Week’ at the community unveiling party or by seeing ‘The Elk’ Documentary
Southwest Portland’s Custer Park Gets New Name
The park on Southwest Capitol Hill Road will now be known as ‘Scht Wiwnu.
Leach Botanical Garden Fundraises Enough to Stay Open Through June 30
Visits to the East Portland garden were up 346% in the wake of an emergency fundraising campaign.
Both World Naked Bike Rides Announce Portland Summer Ride Dates
Two chances to strip down to your skivvies (or less) and take a spin.
Leach Botanical Garden Faces Layoffs, Reduced Hours
The East Portland garden needs to raise $50,000 a month through June to stay afloat.
Ore-Ida to Launch Limited-Edition French Fry Skis
Local outdoor retailer the Mountain Shop will have the $250 skis in stock in February.
Nez Perce Exhibition at OMSI Unites “Heads and Hearts”
The exhibition, open through Feb. 16, pairs geologic facts with tribal legends.
Portland Japanese Garden Offers Free Admission Following Border Patrol Shooting
The Southwest Portland garden will give another two hours of free admission Jan. 10 following the Jan. 8 shooting in the Hazelwood neighborhood.
Oregon State Parks and Metro Want You to Get Out on New Year’s Day
Between guided hikes and free parking, local governments want to help you touch some grass.
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Whale Watching Week
Oregon State Parks volunteers will be at 14 locations along the Oregon Coast to help visitors spot the water spouts.