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Emily Halnon recently set the speed record for running the Oregon portion of the famous Pacific Crest Trail. She ran 453 miles from California to Washington in 7 days. Through snow and bitter cold, up and…
The Steens Mountains, located in Southeast Oregon, is a breathtaking wonder that must be seen to be believed. This magnificent range of peaks rises to an elevation of over 9,700 feet and stretches over 50 miles,…
If you love waterfalls and are looking for an Oregon adventure, this is it. Silver Falls State Park is one of Oregon's most popular parks and with good reason. The stunning natural beauty at this site…
Along Cascade Lakes Highway 27 miles west of Bend, Oregon sits Sparks Lake with a view of three mountains, plentiful wildlife, and endless opportunities for breathtaking photos. Oregon's high desert really doesn't get more spectacular than…
Some think of Northeastern Oregon as wide open empty spaces and little to do. What many don't realize is that some of Oregon's prettiest and most stunning areas are tucked away and hidden in the mountains…
At the edge of the incredible Oregon Coast range waves lap on sandy beaches, forests wait to be explored, and adventure is calling. Nestled along the edge of Siltez Bay in Gleneden Beach sits one of…
Oregon is lucky to have a scenic coastline, rugged mountains, deep gorges, and incredible waterfalls to explore. Some of Oregon's best hiking is done along the shores of the Oregon coast and in Oregon's Coastal Mountain…
Bend Oregon has a lot to offer visitors, especially those looking to get outdoors. For those visiting and looking for someplace close to get out and experience the beauty of central Oregon, Shevlin Park is the…
The waters are mesmerizing, and as you stare out at this vast lake the landscape seems surreal. How can something this beautiful, this serene, this deep be right in our back yard? Crater Lake draws people…
Many have heard about the Oregon Caves near Cave Junction Oregon, but not many know the intriguing tale about their discovery. The story starts on a hunting trip in 1874 with Elijah Davidson and his faithful…
Vast, sweeping landscapes that take your breath away. Trails into high mountain lakes with pristine and chemically pure water. Snowy mountains reflected in icy lakes, and pillars of rock shooting up out of the earth. This…
If you're looking for a place off the beaten path to get out and experience Oregon's geology, Stein's Pillar is it. This looming guardian of the Ochoco National Forest is a hint at the area's volcanic…
