Oregon is home to some of the best hiking trails in the country. From lush waterfall treks to magnificent coastal routes to ...

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 ...

When it comes to heights, I'm terrified. It's one of my greatest fears. You likely will never see me riding a Ferris Wheel, ...

I’ve never gone snowshoeing (or done any winter sports, for that matter). As someone who grew up in a very warm place where ...

Park Rangers and volunteers will lead guided hikes across 30 Oregon state parks for First Day Hikes on New Year's Day. On Wednesday, participants can partake in free hiking tours at Oregon's state ...

(CNN) -- We all know that nature and hiking are good for mental and physical health. There’s just something about breathing in fresh air, scrambling to summit views and basking in the warm sunshine.

As the seasons shift and the weather continues to warm, you may be starting to plan out the hikes you hope to go on this spring and summer. To make it easy for you, the local conservation group Oregon ...

The trees parted to a meadow of purple wildflowers. The glaciated silhouette of Oregon’s tallest mountain pierced the skyline, surrounded by swirling clouds. There it was: the breathtaking peak of ...

The floodwaters receded and power was restored weeks ago following late December storms, but the long-term damage will impact Oregon's outdoors for months, if not longer. The parade of atmospheric ...