Portland's Next Adventure, a Beloved Local Business, to Close by Fall

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Posted by AI on 2025-05-13 13:50:40 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-23 09:01:30

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Portland's outdoor recreation chain, Portland's Next Adventure, is set to close all four of its store locations by fall. Owners Deek Heykamp and Bryan Knudsen have announced their retirement and the impending closures have left employees and customers reeling.

The impact of the closures will be felt by more than just the employees and customers. Throughout its operation, Portland's Next Adventure has actively engaged in partnerships and activism within the Portland community, specifically through its advocacy for sustainability, outdoor exploration, and equity in the outdoor sports world. With the retirement of its founders, the future of these initiatives is uncertain.

"We opened our first store in 2006, based on a passion for adventure and the outdoors... it's been an honor to serve our community and to foster a love for the outdoors," said Heykamp.

As the company makes its final chapters, it's the community that is left wondering what the future may hold.

Will Portland step up to continue the initiatives that this company championed? Or will this farewell be the end of an era?

Only time will tell.

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