Planning a trip to Portland? Discover highly-recommended hikes within city limits featuring forest trails, volcanic views, and easy access by public transit.

The two-acre Quisisana Estate alongside Waverley Country Club has a 1953 mansion designed by architect Richard Sundeleaf.

A popular summer music festival in Portland was ranked by USA Today readers as one of the best in the United States.

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Curious travelers seeking a different side of Oregon will find rugged coastlines, artsy towns, quiet forests, and unexpected stories.

The Historic Columbia River Highway is a 72-mile work of art built between 1913-1921 that's still a gem today.

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The long-distance train route from Seattle to Los Angeles passes snowy mountains, sunny valleys, and stunning coastline.

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Looking for the perfect day trip from Portland? The Columbia River Gorge might just be it. In this video, we explore one of ...