Forest Bathing

The Row River Trail near Cottage Grove and Dorena Oregon is the perfect place for a leisurely walk, an easy bike ride, or a horse ride through the country. This 17-mile paved trail used to be a railroad line, but was paved over as part of the Rails-To-Trails program. Whether you want to explore...

As this last year comes to a closure, life may have taken some unexpected turns. However, there are plenty of Oregon trailheads for a detour if you’re looking to reset and breathe some fresh air. I personally feel like there’s no better place than being in nature to reset and feel whole...

Oregon is home to some amazing hot springs, but one of our favorites is Belknap Hot Springs. Located just over an hour East of Eugene Oregon on the beautiful McKenzie River, Belknap Hot Springs is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. The McKenzie River Trail just a few miles away offers endless...

The wild and scenic Mount Hood is one of many gateways to winter recreation in northern Oregon. People come from all over Oregon and from neighboring states to ski and snowboard Mt. Hood's slopes and to snowshoe it's pristine snowy trails. One group is offering a unique adventure in the Mt. Hood...

Bored of shopping in the crowds on Black Friday? The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is inviting Oregonians to turn Black Friday into Green Friday instead and head out to Oregon's beautiful State Parks. This year on November 27th, 2020 day-use parking fees will be waived in 25 state parks...