It’s early August, and the mosquitoes in the Central Oregon Cascades have largely subsided. Throw in the heat of summer and the still-long days, and you have the perfect recipe for a hike-and-swim ...

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 ...

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) ...

With two stunning waterfalls within easy hiking distance of each other and requiring very little effort, it is no wonder that the Koosah and Sahalie Falls trail is a pretty popular hike. These ...

Arriving in Mosier, Oregon, feels like stepping into a carefully framed painting. The Columbia River Gorge bends and sparkles below while the Cascade Mountains rise steadily in the distance, giving ...

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 ...

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 ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness and reporting intern Alexander Banks talk about the popularity of the Pittock Mansion hike in Portland, with the help of guidebook ...

As this year comes to a close, Oregon State Parks is looking back on 2025 and planning for the 2026 season. This year Oregon ...