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 ...

This scenic road trip through western Oregon connects forests, rivers, farmland, and the Pacific coast along one of the state's most beautiful byways.

A small, breathtaking hike leads to Watson Falls, a 293-foot plunge that ranks among the tallest in Oregon. Signs in a large parking area on the side of Oregon 138 (where there’s also a vault toilet) ...

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 ...

PORTLAND, Ore KOIN)- Are you up for a hike? Pacific Crest Trail Days return August 15th and 16th at Marine Park in Cascade Locks, Oregon. Now in its 18th year, this festival celebrates and promotes ...

A once-popular road that travels to some of the Oregon Coast's most striking hikes will remain limited to the public, but temporary fixes should restore some motorized access for scientific research ...

Winding through wild national parks, hillside vineyards and whimsical towns, a campervan trip through the Western US promises to be unforgettable.