State parks across Oregon are offering free guided hikes to ring in 2026 on New Year’s Day. The First Day Hikes 2026 events ...

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

There’s no doubt that the hikes in Oregon are spectacular. And if you ask us, this state has some of the best hiking in the country (#NotAtAllBiased). From enchanting coastal vistas to foggy majestic ...

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 ...

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, 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 ...

Here are some favorite loop backpacking options, with a detailed report on the best of all, Broken Top in central Oregon, lower down. Terry Richard's favorite three-day backpack loops: Three Sisters: ...

Waterfall below Wildhorse Lake near the summit of Steens Mountain, Harney County, Oregon. Terry Richard/The Oregonian (Terry Richard/The Oregonian/2005) Summer is backpacking season and every ...