Take this trail to watch forests explode with color, which blends perfectly with turquoise-blue water pools, natural springs, ...

The drizzle is returning, the air is cooler and that big blanket of gray is slowly coming back to cover up western Oregon for the foreseeable future. That might be enough to tempt you back inside for ...

Oregon is home to countless lakes, each offering a unique way to enjoy nature’s beauty. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful ...

This story was originally published in 2015. Oregon's largest state park is home to one of the world's most beautiful hiking routes — the Trail of Ten Falls. On this showcase pathway you stroll ...

Retirees are falling in love with this quiet Oregon beach town, where gorgeous coastal views, stunning geography, and scenic ...

What’s better than starting the new year on a beautiful hike? The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is once again offering just that, with another slate of free, guided hikes on New Year’s Day.

Pass by Bay Ocean Park, a now-extinct community that was once the “Atlantic City of the West.” See what’s left of this area, since the buildings were destroyed in the ’30s and ’40s by the wind and ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks with outdoors intern Olivia Stevens about her experience exploring the Zumwalt Prairie Preserve in northeast Oregon. While the ...

The next time you’re hiking through Oregon’s seemingly peaceful forests, you might unknowingly be walking through the set of a horror movie. Several of Oregon’s most popular trails have served as ...