The snow continues to melt in the mountains, and now most all high-elevation trails in the Central Oregon Cascades are accessible to hikers. As you make plans for memorable alpine treks, below is a ...

CASCADIA, Ore. — This week, we escape the hustle and bustle of the daily grind on a gas tank getaway to a wildflower bonanza along the trail to Oregon’s “Iron Giant.” On a dreamy summer morning, the ...

If you’re planning an RV trip through Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, you’re in for some fantastic scenery and outdoor fun. The region offers a mix of peaceful forests, mountain views, and easy access to ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness highlights five Cascade Mountain lakes where you can hike and catch good-sized trout. This shorter episode includes how to find the ...

But waterfalls aren't always the easiest natural wonder to find. They tuck away in woodlands, along roaring rivers, in gorges, and on the slopes of mountains. You often have to hike to reach them, ...

An avalanche warning was reported by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 6:53 p.m. in effect until Friday at 6:30 p.m ...

There are many things I love about Oregon, but its breathtaking waterfalls are at the top of my list. I never drive past ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Oregon Zoo is looking for help tracking “the Columbia River Gorge’s fluffiest resident,” the zoo announced Tuesday. The Cascades Pika Watch program is returning to the ...

MCKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. — It might be the most thrilling, most scenic trail in Oregon — perhaps even in the entire Northwest. But the 26.5-mile long McKenzie River National Recreation Trail, even with 1 ...