The parking lot for the Abiqua Falls Trailhead is about a 35-mile drive east of Oregon's capital, Salem, or 11 miles south of the town of Scott's Mills. According to the hiking website AllTrails ...

This year the Statesman Journal outdoors staff went diving into an underwater forest, skied during an extreme heat wave and reeled some chunky brook trout from Oregon’s backcountry lakes.

seasonal crafts and educational activities at various locations within Oregon's largest state park east of Salem. All activities will be held in the South Falls day-use area. Kids who show up can ...

Oregon is home to some breathtaking nature, and there's no shortage of fun, outdoorsy activities to do throughout the state. For local Oregonian Fawn Kanhayuwa, one of her favorite outdoor spots ...

according to the Oregon State Parks website. How to visit: Silver Falls State Park is located near Silverton about 20 miles outside of Salem. Parking is $10, and the park offers overnight RV ...