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 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 ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness welcomes a trio of fun guests to talk about going backpacking with kids and some of the best places to visit. He is joined by Bonnie ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks with outdoors intern Rose Shimberg about backpacking the iconic 40-mile Timberline Trail around Mount Hood. In late August, ...

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 ...

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 ...

We are serious—This really will be your go-to list for all your adventurous things to do in Oregon! Not only are we pretty well versed with Oregon specifically, but we love anything in the outdoors ...