Loco Por La Aventura Opens an Outdoor Retail Store in Portland’s Central Eastside
The opening of BaseCamp follows the closure of several outdoor stores in the urban core — but the founders are not deterred by choppy economic waters.
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Denver-Based Company to Open Upscale Campsite in the Columbia Gorge
Under Canvas announces plans for 50-tent ‘glamping’ site in White Salmon.
REI Announces Closure of Portland Store
The company says it’s leaving the Pearl District due to an increase in break-ins and a dispute with the landlord, but will keep its suburban stores open.
Walking on a Knife’s Edge
The trail that cuts through the Wild West of rural land-use politics in Oregon’s high desert.
Photo essay: Outdoor swimming pools, public and private
Portland’s outdoor public pools are much beloved facilities. But new construction has not kept pace with population growth.
End of the Trail (Updated June 8)
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has hired Cailin O’Brien-Feeney as its first head of the Oregon Office of Outdoor Recreation.
Step into Nature’s House of Healing
Stories of nature’s impact are part of what’s driving Oregon’s long-term outdoor recreation initiative.
