The Story Behind Oregon’s Popular Hood Strawberries

Hood strawberry season has officially begun. Here’s what to know about how they came to be—and where to find them around Portland.

Changing Course

The story circles at Sacajawea Historical State Park hint at all that is, was, and could be lost—or saved—by altering a river’s path.

Spirit of the Mists

The creation story of Snoqualmie Falls swirls amid its cascades, mists, and deep pools—and lives on in the People of the Moon.

Of Mice and Men—and Douglas-fir Trees

A legend found in the tree’s cone provides lessons in shelter and community.

What the Camas Flower Teaches

The understory forest dweller and popular PNW native has inspired many tales—tall and otherwise.

Song of Stone and Sky

At Chief Timothy Park in far eastern Washington, basalt benches set amid expansive earth blend pasts and possibilities.

Shifting Sands

A trip to the Oregon Dunes unearthed the influence for Frank Herbert’s Dune—and a love of stories and nature passed down from fathers and places.

PNW Hike: Camassia Nature Preserve

This dog-friendly hike near Mosier in the Columbia River Gorge is best in the spring, when wildflowers cover the hills.

Myths of the Pacific Trillium

The understory forest dweller and popular PNW native has inspired many tales—tall and otherwise.

7 Things To Do in Leavenworth this Summer

A Bavarian-style village nestled in Washington's Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth is known for its German fare, Christmas village—and outdoor adventures.

PNW Hike: Catherine Creek

Catherine Creek Recreation Area features several hikes that provide sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge — and wildflowers.

Growing Among the Mushrooms

Mushroom foraging with a guide taught me something about chanterelles—and myself.

The Art of Tea and Conversation

At Tea Zen Teahouse in southeast Portland, Fengxia Liu provides a traditional Chinese tea ceremony steeped in history, culture, and connection.