Outdoors

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Finding Valhalla

A modern-day explorers’ adventure inside the hidden slot canyon, Valhalla.

Cruising the Coast

Perhaps Oregon’s most definitive bragging point is its 363 miles of coastline.

Running on Humor

Andrew Wheating: funny man and runner (not necessarily in that order).

Oregon Travel: Bend

Home to good microbrews, good trails, and good paddling, Bend is a vibrant outpost settled on the high desert just east of the volcanic Cascade Range.

Spring Wildflower Hikes

If you can’t wait until summer, though, these lower-elevation hikes are dotted with wildflowers earlier in the season.

Five Hikes for the Whole Family

If you’re starting to piece together an agenda for summer break, consider tacking on these hikes that are short enough—and interesting enough—to hold kids’ interest.

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Hiking in Portland

An often-cited perk of living in Portland is its proximity to Oregon’s natural wonders. The city is almost an equal distance from the mountains as it is from the coast. But if you’re looking for an easy escape within city limits, here are three places to explore.