Hiking South Sister is one of Oregon’s most incredible hikes. You can see this mighty mountain for miles around, just waiting to be summited. Plus, you know the feeling of reaching the top, coupled ...

When it comes to heights, I'm terrified. It's one of my greatest fears. You likely will never see me riding a Ferris Wheel, ...

The snow continues to melt in the mountains, and now most all high-elevation trails in the Central Oregon Cascades are accessible to hikers. As you make plans for memorable alpine treks, below is a ...

When the calendar flips to autumn and Oregon’s skies turn gray, many hiking boots get shoved to the back of the closet. But according to the hosts of The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Peak Northwest podcast, ...

Oregon is the ultimate playground for outdoor lovers. From the coast to the mountains to the forests filled with towering pine trees, there are hundreds of places to escape for some time outside. I ...

After what feels like a long summer, Eugene is here to welcome us back for another year. With cool weather, changing leaves and less rain, it’s the perfect opportunity to get outside. Whether you’re ...

The trees parted to a meadow of purple wildflowers. The glaciated silhouette of Oregon’s tallest mountain pierced the skyline, surrounded by swirling clouds. There it was: the breathtaking peak of ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Umpqua National Forest hiking trails are set to reopen Friday after being closed for nearly a month due to the Emigrant Fire. The fire, sparked by lightning, was first reported Aug.