Seasons and holidays
Portland month by month, and the holidays.
4th of July in Portland
Portland may have you fooled as a city full of hipsters, but Oregonians love the 4th of July -- and fireworks -- just as much as any other red-blooded American state.
Portland in May
Summer is almost here! May in Portland can be both dismal and drizzly and surprisingly sunny.
Summer Music Festivals in Portland
Portland shines in summer. The city. The people. The music. After months of gloomy weather, the summer months are chock full of outdoor festivals and concerts -- from the family-friendly Rose…
Portland in April
Spring, glorious spring! After months of grey and rain, April finally brings us beautiful blooming surroundings -- making the two to three more months of grey and rain much more tolerable.
Portland in February
By the time February arrives each year, it's usually about the time we start dreaming of a quick extended getaway to a warm or tropical location.
Nomading Film Festival Winter Recess in Portland + Win Tickets!
Travel is all about making meaningful connections, so combine that with a good story and film (and beer!) and we're there.
Portland in January
January always feels so fresh and clean, doesn't it? (Yes, it's also typically the second rainiest month in Portland.) But with a new year comes new resolutions and ideas to explore more.
Christmas in Portland
While most of the people who travel to Portland for Christmas are probably visiting family (let's face it: Portland is an amazing city, but not exactly a huge holiday destination), there are several…
Portland in December
December is a fun time to be in Portland. Yeah, it's cold, but it's also festive! So bundle up and check out what fun things winter has to offer in the Portland area.
America's Largest Christmas Bazaar
The two weekends following Thanksgiving, you'll find this expo-held event featuring more than a thousand booths of fun.
Portland in November
November is a gorgeous time to visit Portland, with just about every shade of red, orange, and yellow leaves falling from the trees.
87 Reasons to Love Fall in Portland
As Portland bids adieu to another glorious season of sunshine, here are 87 reminders of why Portland is still a great city to be in autumn.
Portland in October
Fall in Portland can be a bit bittersweet for locals. There's always a chance of good weather, but October is the beginning of our return to the rainy season.
Portland in September
September is Portland's last hurrah of summer. As the daylight hours shrink to a still decent 12 hours a day, and students head back to school, it can be a great month to experience the city.
Portland in August
August is typically Portland's hottest month. With summer in full swing, it's one of the city's busiest times for visitors, and while hotels might be trickier to find this month, seeing the city at…
Portland in July
July is practically perfect in Portland. Summer is usually just getting started -- as Portland summers are late starting and lapse into the fall.
Meet Plan Go Comes to Portland in October
There are many things to love about living in Portland - not including several months of mostly-dreary weather we don't like to talk about.
Where to go for a winter break from Portland?
As my coworker Katie noted this week, a new year brings with it all kinds of new travel plans .
Get a Jump on Summer in Miami
Spring is, well, springing in Portland these days - every tree is spouting tiny new leaves, flowers are bursting into bloom, and allergy sufferers are going through boxes of tissues like there's no…
Romantic Valentine's Day: Hawaii
Valentine’s Day is just three weeks away and probably most of you have already made plans.
Escape to Lisbon: mild climate during winter and spring
With yet another cup of hot coffee in my hands, I take a look outside my window. Winter. It’s about to snow and the temperatures dip below freezing.
Multnomah Falls
Multnomah Falls has the weighty distinction of being the most popular natural attraction in Oregon.
Portland Winter Hawks Hockey
It's not often you see ice in Portland - last year, a chilly storm caused more than 300 car accidents in one day - so it's not surprising the city is without a professional hockey team (well, that…