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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 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Looking for a fun way to kick off the new year? Whether you are starting a resolution to spend more time outdoors or just want to spend the day in nature, Oregon State Parks is ...

Volunteer hike leader Tyrone Wilson assembles his group in a circle before they venture off on a five-mile trip on the Upper Rogue River Trail in southern Oregon. He knows each person’s name and their ...

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 ...

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, ...

Are you tired of cramming for finals under stuffy, fluorescent lights? Do you yearn for the outdoors? Backpacking can help — all you need is a destination, a backpack and a plan. In Preparation ...

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 ...

The Craft Nordic Fuseknit Hydro Mid hiking boot is built to handle Oregon’s wet weather without the bulk of a traditional hiking boot, which means you can move quickly, stay dry, and still feel light ...

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 ...