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Why Mount Hood's McNeil Point is worth the climb

Big views, wildflowers and a challenging climb make this Mount Hood favorite worth the effort.

Things to Do

The McNeil Point trail packs misty forests, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="wildflowers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/04/27/gorge-wildflowers-peak-bloom-trails-spring" data-vars-content-id="1b75e7a6-ff52-451b-9380-e85fab552a82" data-vars-headline="Why Mount Hood&#x27;s McNeil Point is worth the climb" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/04/27/gorge-wildflowers-peak-bloom-trails-spring" target="_self">wildflowers</a> and one of the best close-up views of Mount Hood into one demanding, but rewarding, day hike.The big picture: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="McNeil Point" data-vars-click-url="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/mcneil-point-trail" data-vars-content-id="1b75e7a6-ff52-451b-9380-e85fab552a82" data-vars-headline="Why Mount Hood&#x27;s McNeil Point is worth the climb" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/mcneil-point-trail" target="_blank">McNeil Point</a> is one of the most popular hikes on Mount Hood, and for good reason.

Oregon's roadless forests face new threat

Nearly 2 million protected acres could see new roads, logging and development.

Environment

The Trump administration moved this week to eliminate the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Roadless Rule" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2025/09/05/trump-roadless-rule-utah-wildfires-logging-national-forests" data-vars-content-id="c99147a2-2045-409a-9857-ea418403eda2" data-vars-headline="Oregon&#x27;s roadless forests face new threat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2025/09/05/trump-roadless-rule-utah-wildfires-logging-national-forests" target="_self">Roadless Rule</a> in national forests, potentially opening vast areas in Oregon to development.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2001 federal policy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/planning/roadless" data-vars-content-id="c99147a2-2045-409a-9857-ea418403eda2" data-vars-headline="Oregon&#x27;s roadless forests face new threat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/planning/roadless" target="_blank">2001 federal policy</a> has protected millions of acres of wilderness from new roads and logging — to the delight of conservationists and the ire of the timber industry.

Demolition begins at fire-damaged Centennial Mills

Crews used controlled explosives to bring down the blighted landmark's rooftop water tower.

News

<figure><img alt="Gif of a building explosion" height="720" id="fb467b70-c0f5-4ef2-95d0-81afd0905fcb" src="https://images.axios.com/7Wuavs0ugxPhRm21QGW6skiDiFo=/0x0:1280x720/2026/08/17/1787006044676.gif" width="1280"/><figcaption>Big boom. Image: Kale Williams/Axios</figcaption></figure>Demolition of the fire-ravaged <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Centennial Mills building" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/08/10/centennial-mills-collapse-risk-freight-trains" data-vars-content-id="b2f79ebd-c578-44dd-9aef-72c20400a56b" data-vars-headline="Demolition begins at fire-damaged Centennial Mills" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/08/10/centennial-mills-collapse-risk-freight-trains" target="_self">Centennial Mills building</a> began Monday, starting with four controlled explosions to bring down the building&#x27;s rooftop water tower.State of play: Ever since a blaze gutted the blighted 116-year-old Northwest Portland landmark earlier this month, nearby residents and property owners have been on their toes as city officials warn the unstable structure is at risk of collapse.

Thorns to honor Tobin Heath as club icon retires

The Thorns legend will be honored before Friday's match at Providence Park.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Thorns" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/03/19/thorns-home-opener-new-coach-roster-questions" data-vars-content-id="92ba2cf4-35e1-4ce5-997f-411f67f848fa" data-vars-headline="Thorns to honor Tobin Heath as club icon retires" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/03/19/thorns-home-opener-new-coach-roster-questions" target="_self">Thorns</a> will honor an icon Friday with a pre-match ceremony to mark the retirement of Tobin Heath, one of the club&#x27;s most impactful players.The big picture: Heath helped Portland win two NWSL championships and was a key part of the U.S. Women&#x27;s National Team during one of its most successful stretches.

Get lost in a sunflower maze on Sauvie Island

Topaz Farm pairs the maze with u-pick produce, flowers and farm fun.

If you love plant-based mazes but don&#x27;t want to wait for October, head to Topaz Farm on Sauvie Island this weekend.

Mall's last call: Lloyd Center closes with farewell events

Celebrate the mall's final day with walks, rides and one last skate.

If you have any business at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lloyd Center" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/02/27/lloyd-center-memories-portlanders-share-stories" data-vars-content-id="e0bac5bf-49a0-4da6-af4b-a2ba52a20326" data-vars-headline="Mall&#x27;s last call: Lloyd Center closes with farewell events" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/02/27/lloyd-center-memories-portlanders-share-stories" target="_self">Lloyd Center</a>, now&#x27;s the time: Portland&#x27;s oldest mall shutters for good on Saturday with a smattering of events to mark the closure.Why it matters: The Lloyd Center has been a gathering place for generations of Portlanders, even as business has waned there in recent years.

Portland's naked bike ride returns Saturday

Bring body paint or a cape as riders gather Saturday evening.

Prudes, shield your eyes: City streets are going to be <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="full of butts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/10/02/troops-coming-to-portland-spawns-emergency-naked-bike-ride" data-vars-content-id="c14e7dba-dbb3-4bd9-b45f-4280fcce037d" data-vars-headline="Portland&#x27;s naked bike ride returns Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/10/02/troops-coming-to-portland-spawns-emergency-naked-bike-ride" target="_self">full of butts</a> this weekend.The big picture: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="PDX World Naked Bike Ride" data-vars-click-url="https://pdxwnbr.org/" data-vars-content-id="c14e7dba-dbb3-4bd9-b45f-4280fcce037d" data-vars-headline="Portland&#x27;s naked bike ride returns Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pdxwnbr.org/" target="_blank">PDX World Naked Bike Ride</a> — one of two annual bike rides in the buff — gets underway Saturday evening.

Portland Pride weekend is packed with ways to celebrate

From the parade to drag brunches, here's what to do all weekend.

Good things come to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="those who wait" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/07/01/pride-month-july-portland-celebration" data-vars-content-id="80ed8539-260d-42ff-ab9c-f78fed40b433" data-vars-headline="Portland Pride weekend is packed with ways to celebrate" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/07/01/pride-month-july-portland-celebration" target="_self">those who wait</a>: A month after most of the country marked Pride, it&#x27;s Portland&#x27;s time to shine as we celebrate and honor the LGBTQ+ community.The big picture: This weekend is packed with events — from jaunts through the forest to iconic queer movie showings to fabulous dance parties.

PNW Climate Week brings 50-plus events to Portland

Explore climate talks, bike rides, films and family activities across Portland next week.

PNW <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Climate" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/03/25/oregon-agencies-tension-emissions-plan" data-vars-content-id="80fac068-1ab9-4ff5-9957-903ea45cc8f1" data-vars-headline="PNW Climate Week brings 50-plus events to Portland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/03/25/oregon-agencies-tension-emissions-plan" target="_self">Climate</a> Week returns to Portland on Monday with the goal of broadening participation in local climate conversations.The big picture: Portland&#x27;s Climate Week has evolved from a single, volunteer-organized event in 2024 into a 50-event regional festival, even as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="federal climate funding shrinks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2024/11/13/oregon-trump-environment-funding-legislation" data-vars-content-id="80fac068-1ab9-4ff5-9957-903ea45cc8f1" data-vars-headline="PNW Climate Week brings 50-plus events to Portland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2024/11/13/oregon-trump-environment-funding-legislation" target="_self">federal climate funding shrinks</a> and corporate sponsorship becomes harder to secure.

King Elementary students curate Portland Art Museum exhibit

Fourth and fifth graders explored identity and community through art.

For most kids, museums are field trip destinations. But one group of King Elementary fourth and fifth graders got to be curators.The latest: In a new exhibition at Portland Art Museum called &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Harriet Tubman Center Museum" data-vars-click-url="https://portlandartmuseum.org/event/harriet-tubman-center-museum/" data-vars-content-id="f0ae1102-79cf-4fc6-b920-3d59ed510e7d" data-vars-headline="King Elementary students curate Portland Art Museum exhibit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://portlandartmuseum.org/event/harriet-tubman-center-museum/" target="_blank">Harriet Tubman Center Museum</a>,&quot; students selected works on the theme of identity and community, now on display in the museum&#x27;s Black Art and Experiences Galleries.

Everything to know about Portland Arts Week

Dozens of galleries, museums and bookstores are participating.

Portland&#x27;s first-ever Arts Week kicks off Thursday with dozens of free events designed to showcase the city&#x27;s robust arts ecosystem.Why it matters: The theme is sports, capitalizing on two of Portland&#x27;s biggest audiences and the excitement building around our <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new WNBA team" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/05/10/portland-fire-record-wnba-debut-crowd" data-vars-content-id="9422989a-0cad-48c4-816d-03a170b7ddf1" data-vars-headline="Everything to know about Portland Arts Week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/05/10/portland-fire-record-wnba-debut-crowd" target="_self">new WNBA team</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/06/09/world-cup-watch-parties-portland-bars-fans" data-vars-content-id="9422989a-0cad-48c4-816d-03a170b7ddf1" data-vars-headline="Everything to know about Portland Arts Week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/06/09/world-cup-watch-parties-portland-bars-fans" target="_self">the World Cup</a>.

Portland's biggest July events: Pride, blues and street fairs

Celebrate summer with music, fireworks, food and Pride events across Portland.

The clock just struck summer and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Portland" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=paid_search&amp;utm_campaign=national&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23909507513&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACBUgDQ1LuDXn6oQr5u9EId2Z71yO&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw0o3SBhBVEiwAh28-jQTnTVSlZUGd0oDUe99aP13IoEWhJ-KbzqLrl_4BrFonpNCdXg2HDBoCkL8QAvD_BwE" data-vars-content-id="50d30cb4-5cbe-45bb-a9a8-1dfc196d4795" data-vars-headline="Portland&#x27;s biggest July events: Pride, blues and street fairs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=paid_search&amp;utm_campaign=national&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23909507513&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACBUgDQ1LuDXn6oQr5u9EId2Z71yO&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw0o3SBhBVEiwAh28-jQTnTVSlZUGd0oDUe99aP13IoEWhJ-KbzqLrl_4BrFonpNCdXg2HDBoCkL8QAvD_BwE" target="_self">Portland</a> events are in full swing, whether you&#x27;re looking to bop to some tunes, watch some explosions or celebrate Pride.The big picture: With long days and (mostly) dry weather, July packs some of Portland&#x27;s biggest annual festivals into one month. Here are some of our top picks.

Why Portland Pride is in July

For the rest of the country, Pride Month is typically in June. But in Portland, we celebrate in July (and not just because we&#x27;re fashionably late).The big picture: In 2023, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pride Northwest" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pridenw.org/portlandpride" data-vars-content-id="0358359e-97b6-4eed-be74-905a2ae87316" data-vars-headline="Why Portland Pride is in July" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pridenw.org/portlandpride" target="_blank">Pride Northwest</a> — the official organizer of the parade and festival — decided to extend celebrations into July so they wouldn&#x27;t compete for waterfront space.<ul><li>A myriad of popular events take place in June, including the Rose Festival, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="PDX Beer Week" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pdxbeerweek.com/" data-vars-content-id="0358359e-97b6-4eed-be74-905a2ae87316" data-vars-headline="Why Portland Pride is in July" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pdxbeerweek.com/" target="_blank">PDX Beer Week</a>, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Delta Park Powwow" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/p/Delta-Park-Powwow-100064731936859/" data-vars-content-id="0358359e-97b6-4eed-be74-905a2ae87316" data-vars-headline="Why Portland Pride is in July" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Delta-Park-Powwow-100064731936859/" target="_blank">Delta Park Powwow</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Juneteenth" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kgw.com/article/entertainment/events/juneteenth-oregon-celebrates-parade-and-festival/283-aac0874d-79e7-43f4-a6d9-07cc73ac3c24" data-vars-content-id="0358359e-97b6-4eed-be74-905a2ae87316" data-vars-headline="Why Portland Pride is in July" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kgw.com/article/entertainment/events/juneteenth-oregon-celebrates-parade-and-festival/283-aac0874d-79e7-43f4-a6d9-07cc73ac3c24" target="_blank">Juneteenth</a>.</li></ul>

Things to Do 🗓

Why Mount Hood's McNeil Point is worth the climb

Get lost in a sunflower maze on Sauvie Island

Mall's last call: Lloyd Center closes with farewell events

Milwaukie's Little Float returns Saturday

Portland's naked bike ride returns Saturday