The snow continues to melt in the mountains, and now most all high-elevation trails in the Central Oregon Cascades are accessible to hikers. As you make plans for memorable alpine treks, below is a ...

CASCADIA, Ore. — This week, we escape the hustle and bustle of the daily grind on a gas tank getaway to a wildflower bonanza along the trail to Oregon’s “Iron Giant.” On a dreamy summer morning, the ...

If you’re planning an RV trip through Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, you’re in for some fantastic scenery and outdoor fun. The region offers a mix of peaceful forests, mountain views, and easy access to ...

With two stunning waterfalls within easy hiking distance of each other and requiring very little effort, it is no wonder that the Koosah and Sahalie Falls trail is a pretty popular hike. These ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness highlights five Cascade Mountain lakes where you can hike and catch good-sized trout. This shorter episode includes how to find the ...

Half of the named glaciers in Oregon’s Cascade Range have disappeared or are on the verge of vanishing as warming summer temperatures accelerate ice loss across the mountains, according to […] ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Oregon Zoo is looking for help tracking “the Columbia River Gorge’s fluffiest resident,” the zoo announced Tuesday. The Cascades Pika Watch program is returning to the ...