In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks with Trailkeepers of Oregon executive director Steve Kruger about the group's mission and how federal cuts and a funding freeze ...

Located deep in the state’s southeast corner lies the lesser-visited town of Jordan Valley, Oregon. Although remote, it is a beautiful area. The surroundings are made up of desert and towering ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness and outdoors intern Mariah Johnston talk about the newest railbiking site in Oregon — with this one located in the Willamette Valley.

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, ...

In this edition of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness takes a deep dive into perhaps the wildest place in Oregon — the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. This episode, originally published in 2022, ...

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 ...

Standing at the base of a large, old-growth ponderosa pine along the Metolius River on a recent sunny day in May, I discussed the various unique adaptations of this charismatic tree that dominates the ...

FORT ROCK, Ore. — Oregon's high desert is vast, timeless and remote — where distances are great and people are few, and the only outpost for miles is unlike any other state park around. At Fort Rock ...