Oregon is home to some of the best hiking trails in the country. From lush waterfall treks to magnificent coastal routes to literal mountain climbing epics. If you’re like us and you can’t get enough ...

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 ...

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 ...

Broken Top, the spectacular volcanic crag facing the Three Sisters, has become such a popular summer destination that the U.S. Forest Service now requires visitors between June 15 and Oct. 15 to buy a ...

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 ...

Eli Boschetto was early in the development of a new edition of “100 Classic Hikes: Oregon,” when he suffered a heart attack. The incident set him back a year as he took time away from hiking and ...

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, ...

But waterfalls aren't always the easiest natural wonder to find. They tuck away in woodlands, along roaring rivers, in gorges, and on the slopes of mountains. You often have to hike to reach them, ...

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 ...

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 ...