Camping

It’s no surprise that camping fees in Oregon are rising, both at state parks and private campgrounds. While these increases may be necessary to keep up with the growing costs of maintaining these spaces, it’s making it harder for Oregon families to afford what used to be a budget-friendly outdoor...

I’ve always had a special affinity for the southern Oregon coast. To me, it seems wilder and more beautiful than almost any other place in the state, and Cape Blanco is the perfect representation of this. Cape Blanco sits 245 feet above the sea and is located just north of Port Orford, a town...

I love summer for the opportunities it presents to get out into nature. Swimming, hiking, bird watching and camping are some of my favorite outdoor activities, and I'm always looking for new places to get outside and explore. There's one city along the Oregon coast that's often overlooked, but is...

Tucked away in the lush embrace of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Applegate Lake is a hidden gem in southern Oregon that feels like it's straight out of a postcard. This 988-acre lake, surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Applegate Valley and the picturesque vistas of the Red Buttes...

The Deschutes River in Oregon is a 252-mile journey north from its source high in the Cascade Mountains to its convergence with the Columbia River. The last 100 miles of its path, known as the Lower Deschutes, is designated as a National Wild and Scenic River and an Oregon Scenic Waterway for its...