By Jamie Hale oregonlive.com After summer backpacking season ends, before winter ski season begins, a magical window of time opens on Mount Hood. Fall is a glorious time on and around Oregon’s tallest ...

Ever had that moment when your jaw literally drops and you can't find the words? That's what happens at Cottonwood Canyon State Park in Wasco, Oregon – 8,000 acres of "holy moly, is this real life?" ...

Whether you’re looking to ski up to your chalet while sipping champagne, admire Timberline Lodge that set the stage for the ...

A short walk leads to Little Crater Lake, a tiny spring-fed pool near Mount Hood and Tomothy Lake with vivid colors and easy access.

Raw. Weird. Wonderful. These are just a few of the terms you’d use to describe the rugged terrain and lifestyle of a state ...

Craving authentic BBQ? These Oregon wood-fired smokehouses serve up brisket, ribs, and more that are worth every mile of the ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks with outdoors intern Rose Shimberg about backpacking the iconic 40-mile Timberline Trail around Mount Hood. In late August, ...

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 ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Lorenzo Oakes, an enrolled member of Saint Regis Mohawk and Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs ...

Lorenzo Oakes, an enrolled member of Saint Regis Mohawk and Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs descendant picks blueberries and huckleberries on a camping trip he took while visiting his uncle.