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Updated August 2026: Spencer Butte’s Main Summit Trail is the standard route: about two miles round trip with roughly 700 feet of climbing to Eugene’s 2,058-foot landmark. The West Trail is steeper, includes exposed rock and…
Current Kah-Nee-Ta day-use rules Kah-Nee-Ta is a managed resort pool day, not a primitive or clothing-optional soak. The resort currently lists day use from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week, with advance online…
Some places in Oregon make you work for them. Hart Mountain Hot Springs is one of those places. Tucked deep in south central Oregon, far from traffic lights, coffee stands, cell service, and pretty much anything…
If you grew up with the sound of alternative rock pouring out of your bedroom speakers in the '90s, November just got a lot more exciting for Portland. The Smashing Pumpkins are officially headed to the…
There are certain places in Oregon that make you stop talking for a minute. Not because there isn't anything to say, but because your brain is too busy trying to process what your eyes are seeing.…
There are certain moments in Oregon that feel almost unreal. The first warm evening on the coast. The smell of pine after rain in the Cascades. Sunlight breaking through vineyards in wine country. And then there’s…
Odell Lake is a deep, high-elevation Cascade lake near Willamette Pass, best known for kokanee, trophy-size lake trout, forest campgrounds and big mountain views. It is a strong choice for anglers and boaters who do not…
For years, the hike to Tamolitch Blue Pool has been one of those rare Oregon experiences that still feels raw, natural, and earned. Planning a visit? Read our complete Blue Pool Oregon hiking guide for the…
For decades, Oregonians looking for a little speed, competition, and good old-fashioned fun have been heading to a place that feels equal parts hidden gem and motorsports legend. Tucked among the trees in Canby, about half…
Oregonians know the feeling. The first stretch of warm spring weather hits, the rain finally backs off a little, and suddenly everyone starts dreaming about campfires, mountain lakes, and waking up to the smell of pine…
For years, the chairlifts at Spout Springs Ski Area have sat still in the mountains of northeastern Oregon, quietly weathering snowstorms, summers, and the passing of time. But now, after nearly a decade without lift operations,…
There are places in Oregon that feel beautiful, and then there are places that feel like stepping into another time entirely. Jacksonville is one of those places. Tucked into the rolling hills of Southern Oregon just…
