Explore Oregon: Making the most of the outdoors
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Everything to know about exploring Oregon's best outdoor destinations from the Statesman Journal including where to camp, hike, bike and more.
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Eugene woman talks about shattering speed record on Oregon Pacific Crest Trail
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May 06, 2024 |
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Fern hunt! How to harvest plants from Oregon's national forests for your backyard with a free permit
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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A guide to ‘wildflower hotspots’ and the best times to visit
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Steelhead rebound: Once at risk of extinction, Oregon's iconic fish has biggest year in two decades
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Oregon Desert Trail features canyons, dark sky, hot springs, solitude
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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The world's largest 'dark sky sanctuary' is established in SE Oregon
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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Spring snow! Rustic lodge, hidden shelters and hot spring on Willamette Pass
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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The ballad of beloved Oneonta Gorge
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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With big snow coming, visit these stunning ice-covered waterfalls
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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Ski or snowshoe to ice-covered waterfall, hot springs, lake, at Newberry Volcanic Monument
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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The rise of Oregon search and rescue, from pioneer daring to the modern era
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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The future of Hoodoo Ski Area with manager Matthew McFarland
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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News roundup: Latest verdict in PacifiCorp trial, Oregon's' hot 2023, logging controversy
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Why does NW Oregon get such bad freezing rain events?
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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Winter recreation season is here! Plus the glory and pain of Umpqua Hot Springs
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Best outdoor adventures of 2023
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Dec 30, 2023 |
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Biggest outdoors news and environment stories of 2023
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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Best combination outdoor adventures and brewpubs-restaurants across Oregon
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Snow and ski area openings, water crisis, now-hidden gem of the Oregon Coast
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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An Oregon ghost town's illegal Black loggers showcased at museum in Joseph
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Hikes and science abound at NE Oregon's Zumwalt Prairie Preserve
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Will this Oregon winter be snowy, rainy or dry? El Nino to have major impact
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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A conversation with Oregon's godfather of sandboarding, Lon Beale
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Eugene author Bob Welch details 'section hiking' the PCT over 11 years
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Why hasn't Oregon released investigation reports of the 2020 Labor Day Fires yet?
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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2023 wildfire season in review: Acres burned, homes lost, lessons learned
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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Guide to northeast Oregon's Wallowa Mountains
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Clear bottom kayaking at Wallowa Lake becomes a viral sensation
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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View Roosevelt elk and listen to them 'bugle' at Jewell Meadows refuge
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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A 'Ring of Fire' eclipse is coming to Oregon next month. Here's everything you need to know
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Return to Waldo Lake for boat camping
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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The glory of Three Creek Lake and a new trails plan for Sisters
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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Abandoned but unforgettable, Bohemia Mountain's mines, hikes, campsites and festival
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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Best backpacking routes of the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness, the impact of its seven major wildfires
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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Lower Deschutes rafting: Desert sun, big rapids and glorious campsites
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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A 'fish taxi' and a billion-dollar plan to save endangered salmon in the Willamette Basin
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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July news podcast Part 2: Waldo and Breitenbush reopen, Salem Summit closes, odd wolf behavior
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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July News Part 1: Why Oregon wildfire season looks increasingly dire
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Why is God's Thumb, a stunning Oregon Coast hike, so controversial?
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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10 stunning backpacking trips of the Klamath-Siskiyou Mountains
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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10 stunning Oregon backpacking trips for each month of summer
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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Climb and camp in 300-foot ancient trees at Silver Falls, and climb giants across the PNW
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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Saddle Mountain is a stunning hike — an island in the sky. Why has it been closed so long?
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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Catch Oregon's delicious 'mini salmon' in lakes and reservoirs
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May 23, 2023 |
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Detroit Lake headed for excellent season, but four Willamette reservoirs emptied to save salmon
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May 12, 2023 |
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Crooked River offers sublime fly-fishing, hiking, camping and even bungee jumping
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May 11, 2023 |
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New era for Smith Rock State Park as master plan developed
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May 05, 2023 |
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Updates on the Labor Day Fires: Mega trial begins, burned forest access, best hikes in fires scars
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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10 most 'extraordinary' spring hikes in every region of Oregon
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Last ride in Hell's Corner: Rafters savor last season on wild Upper Klamath before dam removal
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Oregon State climatologist Larry O'Neill talks El Niño, wildfire, climate change
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Spring break skiing, Three Sisters shelter, El Nino fears and Oregon's cutest shorebird rebounds
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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The old-growth forest of the Salmon River trails
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Snowboarding the Oregon Coast dunes after rare ocean-side snowstorm
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Columbia Gorge permits axed, new bill charts future of outdoor rec, snowy waterfall trips
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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News updates and February travel: Non-exploding whales, historic heat and Oregon redwoods
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Momentum grows to return sea otters to the Oregon Coast. Here's why.
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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New era at Silver Falls State Park: New campground, waterfall hike, cabin village
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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Crater Lake winter road trip: hot springs, waterfalls, snow camping
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Dec 28, 2022 |
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Why are Oregon's iconic trees dying in record numbers, and what can be done?
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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Surfing on the Oregon Coast and how to make it happen
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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Camp cooking and delicious recipes for Oregon's wild mushrooms, fish and game
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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A 'Travel Guide to Oregon Indian Country'
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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Biggest stories of summer '22 include wildfires, campsite pirates, permits
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Fun interviews: Whale life, Devil's Staircase, fire lookouts and Circles in the Sand
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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Why does Sisters look like the Old West? 10 best adventures in this Central Oregon recreation hub
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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The rise of Oregon's private campsites with Hipcamp CEO Alyssa Ravasio
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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The glory of Oregon's golden chanterelle: How to find, harvest and eat the state mushroom
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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'East winds' are fueling wildfire havoc in Oregon. But why and how?
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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12 best backpacking trips with kids, plus tips to make it happen
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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Talking all things mushroom hunting with mycoeducator Rachel Zoller
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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Want to catch 100 fish in a single day? Head to this magic river
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Jefferson Park reopens, permit loopholes and whether to visit Waldo Lake
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Illinois Valley: Sleep in a treehouse, explore caves, swim emerald pools and eat some 'sweet cron'
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Big stories of Oregon summer: Wildfires, Opal Creek, coastal camping, best backpacking trips
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Aug 07, 2022 |
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10 glorious swimming holes; Zach OPB interview; burned forest to reopens
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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The Clack: Whitewater thrills, lazy tube floats on Portland's backyard river
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Jul 20, 2022 |
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20 greatest Oregon river trips for thrilling whitewater and glorious campsites
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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Favorite stories Vol. 2: The legend of Dog River, Detroit Lake Ghost Wagon, drug bust becomes a park
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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Favorite Stories Vol.1: Lincoln City fights a fifth grade class, a naked mountain man and more
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Jul 03, 2022 |
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Steens Mountain: glorious gorges and alpine lakes above the Alvord Desert
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Jun 25, 2022 |
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Hot springs, desert hiking and epic wildlife viewing at SE Oregon's Hart Mountain
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Glorious Oregon summer road trips to camp, hike and explore
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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The rise, fall and rebirth of Oregon's state parks over 100 years
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May 24, 2022 |
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A new plan to reopen wildfire-burned Opal Creek, Jefferson wilderness, PCT
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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'Step into the wild’ of the Willamette Valley at wildlife refuges
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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Oregon's wildest place: The Kalmiopsis Wilderness
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Mar 04, 2022 |
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How to get kids skiing and snowboarding, keep costs down
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Columbia River Gorge: Best hikes, best eats, wildfire stories and latest news
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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Oregon's outdoor rescues skyrocket, but why?
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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15 adventures to fill your outdoor winter calendar
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Dec 11, 2021 |
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New trail into Grove of Titans showcases mythic redwoods
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Dec 10, 2021 |
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Find that perfect Christmas tree in Oregon forests for just $5
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Mushroom hunting in western Oregon
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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When will Shellburg Falls reopen following the Labor Day fires?
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Nov 12, 2021 |
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New mountain bike trail at Silver Falls State Park from the Salem Area Trail Alliance
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Oct 27, 2021 |
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Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail
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Oct 21, 2021 |
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Summer '21: Record heat, new permits & restoring a lost Jefferson trail
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Oct 06, 2021 |
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Agates on the Oregon Coast: Pro tips, best spots to hunt
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Sep 13, 2021 |
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Mount Jefferson Wilderness' greatest adventures and some of Oregon's biggest wildfires
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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Corvallis to the Sea trail
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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Chairlift hiking on Mount Hood, and quiet places to camp and hike
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Aug 07, 2021 |
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Best Oregon mountain climbs that don't require a rope
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Jul 30, 2021 |
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Oswald West and the genesis of Oregon's public beaches
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Jul 23, 2021 |
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Hike ancient volcanoes to epic wildflower meadows in Old Cascades
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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What's next for Opal Creek and the Ancient Forest Center
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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What to know for summer 2021 in Oregon's outdoors
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Jun 04, 2021 |
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Best campsites, floats on the Willamette River
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May 20, 2021 |
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What is fastpacking? And counting down beautiful wilderness trips in Southern Oregon
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May 10, 2021 |
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Find your new favorite hikes around Salem
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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New permit system to change hiking in Three Sisters, Mount Jefferson wilderness areas
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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Emily Halnon talks about breaking Oregon Pacific Crest Trail speed record
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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Bandon's bountiful outdoor options on the south Oregon Coast
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Mar 11, 2021 |
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Oregon marine board chief talks permits, boating incidents and best places to float
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Saving Silver Falls State Park from the Labor Day fires
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Feb 03, 2021 |
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Ray Benson Sno-Park: Winter playground named for Salem legend
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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Adventure and history await on the Tillamook Coast
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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Ghost wagon, wildfire escape, OR-7 and COVID-19 shutdowns highlight biggest stories of 2020
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Jan 01, 2021 |
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Winter adventures amid COVID-19, and the best overlooked Oregon state parks
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Dec 23, 2020 |
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The best hikes of McKenzie Pass, a land of fire, ice and waterfalls
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Dec 12, 2020 |
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Winter waterfall hunting: Status of NW Oregon's favorite waterfalls
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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Grants Pass: What's in a name? And Zach's top picks
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Nov 06, 2020 |
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How Oregon State Parks survived a complete shutdown and some overlooked picks
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Oct 16, 2020 |
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Biking, rafting and wildflower hunting near Hood River
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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The Labor Day wildfires that devastated the Santiam Canyon
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Oct 03, 2020 |
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Planning your trip down the iconic John Day River
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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Ten hikes to explore Oregon’s old-growth forests and trees
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Jun 24, 2020 |
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Oregon Whale Watching: Where to see whales so close 'you can hear them breathe'
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Mar 02, 2020 |
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Winter Waterfall Hunting: Snowshoe or ski to these Oregon gems
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Feb 04, 2020 |
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Fishing at Detroit Lake: Insider's guide to fishing this Willamette Valley reservoir
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Dec 23, 2019 |
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Cut your own Christmas tree in Oregon's National Forests: Everything to know
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Dec 16, 2019 |
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Willamette Pass: All the best destinations for all seasons
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Nov 26, 2019 |
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National Forest Harvest: Bringing home your own ferns for free with permit
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Oct 11, 2019 |
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Oregon Lighthouses: Climbing history's beacons of light
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Oct 07, 2019 |
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Waldo Lake: Paddling to hidden campsites on Oregon's clearest lake
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Sep 20, 2019 |
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Backcountry snorkeling: Exploring Oregon's underwater canyons in the woods
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Jul 23, 2019 |
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South Santiam: Stay at House Rock campground, climb Iron Mountain
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Jul 08, 2019 |
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Oregon Desert Trail: Discover Oregon's high desert
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Jun 11, 2019 |
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Oregon Wildlands Act: Senator Ron Wyden on the fight for Oregon's last primeval rainforest
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Mar 11, 2019 |
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Sno-Parks: Finding your snow on Santiam and Willamette Pass
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Feb 11, 2019 |
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Gear we love for Oregon's outdoors
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Dec 20, 2018 |
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From the mild to the wild in Oregon's Wallowa Mountains
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Dec 01, 2018 |
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Limited Entry Part 2: How limited entry saved the Obsidian Trail
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Nov 24, 2018 |
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Limited Entry Part 1: Limited entry comes to the Oregon wilderness
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Nov 17, 2018 |
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Fire lookout towers: Your guide to booking a night
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Nov 03, 2018 |
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Redwoods: Getting the most out of a trip to visit ancient giants
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Aug 23, 2018 |
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Lincoln City: This coastal city is worth a closer look
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Aug 23, 2018 |
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Oregon's Coast Range: Where the crowds aren't
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Aug 23, 2018 |
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Silver Falls State Park: Wild history, best hikes and where to avoid crowds
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Aug 23, 2018 |