Travel

An unmarked trail in Gifford Pinchot National Forest on the edge of the Columbia River Gorge that brings hikers among a grove of large Douglas fir and cedar trees.

Hidden grove showcases largest trees in Columbia Gorge

November 28, 2015, 10:13am Northwest

To find the largest waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge, all that's required is a drive out Interstate 84 to the many viewpoints and trailheads east of Portland. Read story

A couple embraces on North Beach with Deception Pass Bridge as a backdrop in Deception Pass State Park on Whidbey Island. Deception Pass, about 80 miles from Seattle, is the name of the strait that divides Washington's Whidbey Island from Fidalgo Island.

The true beauty of Deception Pass

November 26, 2015, 5:59am Northwest

Amble along the trim walkway of the bridge above Deception Pass and gaze upon the breathtaking vistas, one oceanside and one facing Skagit Bay, and you might be forgiven for asking yourself the question, "Where is the deception here?" Read story

Taxiing planes line up on runways at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.

Stuck waiting: Ground delays at airports on the rise

November 26, 2015, 5:11am Business

On a recent morning, Delta Air Lines Flight 435 pushed back early from the gate at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. Passengers watched the safety video and settled in for a six-hour trip. Read story

Websites, apps assist holiday travelers

November 22, 2015, 6:00am Life

Thanksgiving, one of the busiest travel periods of the year, is less than a week away and Christmas not far beyond. Although getting together with family and friends is one of the best parts of the holiday season, getting to wherever you're going often is not. Read story

Snowboarders fight resort’s ban

November 22, 2015, 5:59am Life

It's a mountain-bound battle between those who want to whoosh and those who want to shred. Read story

Trips explore roots, culture

Michelle Robin La, rear left, stands with her husband, Luong La, and their three children at the Citadel in Hue, Vietnam. The family was taking part in a heritage trip to Vietnam, where Luong La grew up. The National Trust for Historic Preservation defines heritage tourism as traveling to experience a place, artifacts and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present.

November 22, 2015, 5:42am Life

Luong La's family fled the communist regime in Vietnam in 1979. Now a father of three living in Santa Barbara, Calif., he and his wife decided they wanted to spend one of their family vacations bringing the kids back to his native country to learn about it. Read story

PDX expects 2015 holiday season to be busiest ever

November 19, 2015, 5:51am Business Briefs

For the third consecutive year, Portland International Airport expects travel to hit an all-time record high for the holiday season. It anticipates that its busiest holiday travel days will be Nov. 29 and 30, and Dec. 23, 28 and 29. On each of those days, the airport expects approximately 56,000… Read story