It’s tough being a city dog. There is limited green space. Poop resources are difficult to come by—as soon as you poop, humans pick it up and save it for…
Your North Fork getaway
Originally from Salem, I moved to Portland so that I could attend Portland State. Living in the Great Northwest my entire life, I’ve developed a strong passion for outdoor fun….
Beautiful hikes for the indecisive
With mountains, rivers and the ocean all within driving distance of Portland, outdoor activities are limitless in their diversity. Hiking, one of these options, allows for views of some of…
I literally can’t even with this rain
I hate the rain. I hate having wet socks. I hate having wet shoes. I hate that being outside in the rain can ruin my perfectly tamed lion’s mane in…
I eat the wild
Yo, you wanna hallucinate some stuff? Of course you don’t, not when society is so close to crumbling from global warming. No, man, you need to be ready to bug…
A beginner’s guide to stargazing and space things
Space might be the final frontier, but frontiers are terrifying. I mean, have you ever read about the Wild West? It was nothing but murder, dirt and saloon cakes. Space…
Go outside without really going outside: A how-to
Do you ever want to go outdoors without all of that going outdoors and doing activities? Me too. As a pasty white guy who isn’t very good at outdoorsy things,…
Teach me how to camp, teach me, teach me how to camp
So you want to go camping, huh? There’s a lot to consider before you just wander into the woods by yourself, but just living in Portland is a great start….
Exceptional city views
A misconception about city living is that you sacrifice seeing beautiful scenery close to home, but in Portland that’s far from true. From parks and hillside views to urban street art and…
City hikes: Not an urban legend
With summer—and the lovely weather it brings—just around the corner, you might be looking forward to exploring the great outdoors. What better way to do that than with a long,…
Get outside of your car
When you head to the Portland State Transportation and Parking Services website, “Public Transit” is the first tab available. That’s because 43 percent of PSU students are getting to and…