If you’re looking to explore Oregon beyond the usual spots, there are plenty of lesser-known towns that offer unique experiences and beautiful scenery. These small communities often provide a quieter, ...

FRIEND, Wasco County — Oregon’s backroad byways are the best, and this is one of my favorites — where the sun shines 300 days a year. It’s only 90 minutes from Portland yet feels a million miles away ...

In this edition of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness focuses on how to fish the state's hike-in alpine lakes with expert angler and fish biologist Jeff Ziller with the Oregon Department of ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness and outdoors intern Mariah Johnston talk about how to go whale watching in Depoe Bay to see giant whales — specifically from a boat.

ASTORIA, Ore. — This week, we trek along a coastal getaway that combines outdoor scenery with important Oregon history in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark. When you visit Fort Clatsop National ...

Oregon is now home to the largest Dark Sky Sanctuary in the world, but found in a remote corner of the state, some people may be left wondering how, exactly, to explore it. On this week’s episode of ...

Ever wanted to explore the Columbia River Gorge like a local? Heading to Bend, Ore., or even the Oregon Coast and want to know where to grab a bite to eat or sip a craft beer? Portland-area author ...

Arriving to Eugene, Oregon from Cleveland, Ohio, as a five-star recruit, Oregon Ducks safety Trey McNutt is sharing his hikes throughout Oregon onto social media. It seems as though the newest Duck is ...