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 ...

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

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 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, ...

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 ...

Buzzy beach towns, big backpacking trips and a novel way to go wine tasting are all in store for your Pacific Northwest travel plans in 2025. This year’s Northwest Travel Guide once again offers 25 of ...

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 ...

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 ...