Social Media Ideas for Oregon High Lakes

Oregon Ski Area More Than Triples Snowmaking After a Brutal Winter

Underexposed: Oakridge & Westfir, OR

Brice Shirbach explores the MTB dreamscape that is the High Cascades.

Lake Oswego open gardens last June

The last weekend in June I visited a pair of Hardy Plant Society of Oregon open gardens in Lake Oswego, an upscale suburb about seven miles south of Portland. It was a rainy cold w...

Highest Point in Oregon

30 miles wasn’t the initial plan, but it rarely is. This morning was quite smoky. I was worried there were new fires nearby, but a few Garmin messages with my friend and my dad con...

Oregon

 Oregon     We are off to the Oregon coast to go crabbing. 

Oregon State Parks Approves $2 Million Purchase of Iconic Abiqua Falls

Walk Around a Volcanic Crater at Lava Butte, One of Central Oregon’s Most Striking Stops

Walk the crater rim at Lava Butte near Bend, explore the ancient lava field, and plan your visit with clear details on summit access, fees, trails, and seasonal services.

The 'crown jewel of Eastern Oregon' gets $650K to boost skiing

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 1969 article in Ski Magazine called it “the most lovable ski area in America.” Now, one of the country’s few publicly-owned ski areas is getting a little...

Day-hike the PCT to Rosary Lakes 

The Pacific Crest Trail can sound like a daunting undertaking, especially when taken all together. There’s no need to feel intimidated. I’m no through-hiker, but … Continue reading...

The Ultimate Fall Waterfall Guide to Oregon

Where to find Oregon’s best fall waterfall hikes in 2026, with peak-color timing, trail distance, difficulty, closure notes and the right hike for every kind of autumn day.

Full Breakdown of Echo Lake-Specific Fly Rods: The Lago vs Stillwater, Which is Better for You?

When most people think of fly fishing, they imagine someone on a tranquil floating stream searching for trout with dry flies. Almost like something out of A River Runs Through It....

Southern Loop

While I like to explore far and wide, sometimes it’s just nice to find a good hike near home. At the suggestion of my friend … Continue reading →

Oregon Ski Resort Dug Through 30+ Years of El Niño Winters, Here’s What It Found

Oregon Odyssey

How I Imagine the PCT I’ve made it the Bridge of the Gods, or rather to Cascade Locks overlooking the bridge connecting Oregon and Washington.  The bridge is kind of the last landm...

October 2026 Trout Fishing Report: Fall hatches are here & Trout are happy

Fall seems like it has finally shown up. We are seeing our familiar fall faces in terms of our 6 legged friends. Afternoon/evening hatches of October Caddis, Mahogany Duns, Blue Wi...

Oct 11, Oregon Railroad Museums (2026): A Complete Guide

Oregon railroad museums—the Oregon Rail Heritage Center, Brooks trolleys, Canby’s 1891 depot, Medford’s Willamette, and Train Mountain. Confirm hours on each site.

Helicopters will soon begin mapping mineral deposits in Eastern Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Low flying helicopters will soon descend on Eastern Oregon as part of an effort to modernize the country's natural resource maps. Flights will begin in Octo...