These winter hiking trails in Oregon showcase alpine views, silent forests, and seasonal beauty that rewards those willing to ...

The Pacific Northwest is famous for its waterfalls and Oregon in particular has some beautiful waterfalls that you won’t want to miss. There are so many different options to choose from so to help ...

Watson Falls may be one of the biggest waterfalls in Oregon, but the hike to see it is anything but. Hikers exploring the hidden waterfall corridor along the North Umpqua River in Oregon’s southern ...

TILLAMOOK, Ore. — I am a big believer that backroad adventures, the ones that let you get a sneak peek at nature, are the very best and meant to be explored and savored. I am particularly pleased when ...

It wasn’t that long ago that Forrest “Frosty” Gill had almost no idea what alpine climbing was all about — he’d never used a harness, ice axe or crampons. He was 39 years old in 2014 and by his own ...

This was my 12 th year as an outdoors reporter at the Statesman Journal, but I get to feel young by being joined by our two outdoors journalism interns. Emma Logan, a University of Oregon graduate, ...

Spring break doesn’t come at a very warm time in Oregon. With the exception of longer daylight — and the occasional flower blooming here or there — the end of March typically feels more like winter ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness interviews Salem ice climber Forrest "Frosty" Gill about the fun and challenge of ascending frozen waterfalls and ice flows across ...

After a dry January, heavy rains in the last week have brought the falls at the state’s largest park back to life. And the falls have been joined by a few more. By Amy Graff Amy Graff is a reporter on ...

When it comes to fall foliage, New England might get most of the national attention, but the Peak Northwest podcast makes a compelling case for why Oregon’s autumn displays deserve equal, if not ...