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If you'd like to visit Oregon's north coast off the beaten path and away from crowds, Pacific City is the perfect spot on the Pacific Ocean. From bonfires on beautiful Oregon beaches, to layered cliffs and…
Erosion and flooding are a potential problem along the Oregon coast and its estuaries wherever natural and human built environments interact. This becomes apparent each year when the highest tides crash against the shoreline and sometimes…
October is the best time in Oregon to enjoy peak fall colors and go out to take gorgeous fall photos. One of our favorite ways to take in the gorgeous yellows, reds, and oranges of Oregon's…
Everyone has a favorite trail or waterfall they love to visit in Oregon. Unfortunately many much loved areas have become overcrowded, especially spots within an hour or two of the Portland Metro area. It can be…
A few thousand years ago a volcanic fissure opened up in Oregon's high desert near Christmas Valley. These fissures in the earth's surface are usually filled with rock and soil after they're formed, but because the…
If you're looking for a beautiful wilderness trail to get you away from the city, the McNeil Point Trail near Hood River is ready to show you jaw-dropping views. The trail to McNeil Point is difficult…
Oregon trails range from short waterfall walks and mossy coastal paths to exposed desert climbs and remote mountain routes. This statewide guide highlights 37 memorable options across the coast, Cascades, Columbia River Gorge, Willamette Valley, Southern…
Oregon is a hiker's paradise, and it seems like there's an unending number of spots to take stunning photos. Today we wanted to share 12 photos of Oregon that are quiet, serene, and eerily beautiful. 1.…
Oregon is beautiful during all seasons, but seeing warm oranges, reds and yellows in the trees on a crisp fall day feels extra special. Here are 14 photos that show off the beauty of Oregon in…
The Newberry National Volcanic Monument is a beautiful place to visit in central Oregon. For the one-mile interpretive route, coordinates, and current Forest Service information, see our Big Obsidian Flow Trail planning guide. This monument has…
Crisp fall days are the perfect time to get out hiking. Not only are the colors beautiful, but it's the perfect opportunity to wear your favorite hoodie and go forest bathing before the weather turns bitterly…
As the leaves begin to change and drift down, autumn is upon us again in the Pacific Northwest. Now is the best time to throw on your best hiking gear and hit the trails to capture…
