Oregon is home to some of the best hiking trails in the country. From lush waterfall treks to magnificent coastal routes to ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness welcomes a trio of fun guests to talk about going backpacking with kids and some of the best places to visit. He is joined by Bonnie ...

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 ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, Zach and guidebook author Franziska Weinheimer pick 10 of their favorite backpacking trips for June, July, August and September as the high outdoor ...

Last month I wrote about some great little day hikes in the greater Portland metro area. These were hikes within an hour drive or so of the city and required less than 7 miles of hiking round trip. If ...

My favorite one-night backpacking trip in Oregon features an easy hike, stunning views and, if you're lucky, an encounter with some mountain goats. Why it matters: The Canyon Creek Meadows loop is the ...

A new permitting system for hikers and backpackers in Oregon’s central Cascade Mountains will finally be implemented this summer, after years of development and a year after it was delayed by the ...