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 ...

As the seasons shift and the weather continues to warm, you may be starting to plan out the hikes you hope to go on this spring and summer. To make it easy for you, the local conservation group Oregon ...

If you’re looking to experience Oregon’s unique landscapes without spending all day on the trail, short hikes in the high desert offer some of the most scenic and accessible options. The high desert ...

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 ...

The Lava River Cave exhaled chilled air. I put on my sweatshirt, despite the hot July day. Though I'd been warned about the sudden drop in temperature to a crisp 42 degrees, it was hard to believe I'd ...

It's a little-known fact that Oregon has it's own Niagara Falls. It's not been borrowed from a distant state. After a ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — State parks across Oregon are offering free guided hikes to ring in 2026 on New Year’s Day. The First Day Hikes 2026 events all take place on January 1 at 25 different parks ...

Oregon is easily one of the very best places in the country for hiking — unless you’re afraid of a little drizzle. A new ranking by outdoor clothing company KÜHL, which purports to have fo und “the ...