Wildflower season, which typically runs from April to June in the Columbia Gorge depending on weather, is one of the most ...

Down the Willamette Valley, a skosh east of Salem, quaint Silverton counts more than 35 murals adorning the facades of its ...

Finally, they remarked on the variety of hikes for all levels. Forest Park is free to explore and is located north of the Washington Park area. Visit the Portland Parks & Recreation website for ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (March 14 ... acres of Douglas fir trees in Forest Park and navigating over 80 miles of hiking trails, while naturally blending in with other un-shaven local hikers and explorers ...

Further afield in Acadia National Park, New England’s only national park, Sand Beach offers total tranquility and seclusion – so pack a picnic and a book and spend the day there. For biking ...

Opponents of the proposal to create a 26-mile bicycle and pedestrian trail along the route say the tracks should stay in ...

Hiking permits are required on Saturdays and Sundays between April 26 and June 15, as well as on Memorial Day on Monday, May 26. Not all permits will be released at once – a portion of each day ...