There’s no doubt that the hikes in Oregon are spectacular. And if you ask us, this state has some of the best hiking in the country (#NotAtAllBiased). From enchanting coastal vistas to foggy majestic ...

Not all gorgeous waterfalls require difficult hikes. This easy hike in the Oregon Cascades leads to a gorgeous waterfall, ...

Where can you backpack in August when all else fails? You still want breathtaking scenery and solitude, but what if parts of Oregon are on fire, it’s 100 degrees in the Willamette Valley, and you ...

In this edition of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness interviews Bonnie Henderson, an expert on backpacking and thru-hiking the Oregon Coast Trail. Henderson, author of the book "Hiking the ...

Volunteer hike leader Tyrone Wilson assembles his group in a circle before they venture off on a five-mile trip on the Upper Rogue River Trail in southern Oregon. He knows each person’s name and their ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness and guidebook author Franziska Weinheimer pick 10 of their favorite backpacking trips for June, July, August and September as the high ...

When the calendar flips to autumn and Oregon’s skies turn gray, many hiking boots get shoved to the back of the closet. But according to the hosts of The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Peak Northwest podcast, ...

Broken Top, the spectacular volcanic crag facing the Three Sisters, has become such a popular summer destination that the U.S. Forest Service now requires visitors between June 15 and Oct. 15 to buy a ...

The Saddle Mountain State Natural Area was closed in 2021 due to a damaged footbridge and several other facility issues. Hikers walk along a path in the Saddle Mountain State Natural Area near Seaside ...

Ever wanted to explore the Columbia River Gorge like a local? Heading to Bend, Ore., or even the Oregon Coast and want to know where to grab a bite to eat or sip a craft beer? The 488-page book ...

After what feels like a long summer, Eugene is here to welcome us back for another year. With cool weather, changing leaves and less rain, it’s the perfect opportunity to get outside. Whether you’re ...