Oregon’s public lands appear poised to stay open but at a reduced capacity during the federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1. The outdoors or “open air” parts of Oregon’s national parks, ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness and outdoors intern Mariah Johnston talk about how to swim, boat and fish in the waters of Crater Lake National Park for the last time ...

Crater Lake, nestled in southern-central Oregon, is celebrated for its strikingly blue waters and incredible depth—reaching 1,949 feet (594 meters), the deepest in the United States. This natural ...

A tiny endangered newt found only in Crater Lake has a new crew of champions. The Oregon Zoo announced Thursday that it has teamed up with the National Park Service and the High Desert Museum to try ...

Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon will be accessible for free on Sept. 27. The National Park Service announced that National Public Lands Day will allow free admission to all national parks ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a $10,000 reward for information about the killing of an endangered gray wolf found in southern Oregon. A radio-collared male wolf, known as OR186, was ...