There’s no doubt that the hikes in Oregon are spectacular. And if you ask us, this state has some of the best hiking in the country (#NotAtAllBiased). From enchanting coastal vistas to foggy majestic ...

Not all gorgeous waterfalls require difficult hikes. This easy hike in the Oregon Cascades leads to a gorgeous waterfall, ...

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 and guidebook author Franziska Weinheimer pick 10 of their favorite backpacking trips for June, July, August and September as the high ...

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 ...

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, ...

The Saddle Mountain State Natural Area was closed in 2021 due to a damaged footbridge and several other facility issues. Hikers walk along a path in the Saddle Mountain State Natural Area near Seaside ...

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 ...

If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. The Craft Nordic Fuseknit Hydro Mid hiking boot is built to handle Oregon’s wet weather without the bulk of a ...