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We love showing off photos of our beautiful state. Not only does Oregon have an abundance of fun places to go, things to do, and food and beverages to try, but it's a photographer's paradise. With…
What takes your breath away is the crystal clear water, blue in places and stunning as it cascades down Brice Creek and over several small falls along the trail. The trail through the lush green rain…
Thousands of years ago molten lava poured over a forest in central Oregon, surrounding the trees and then hardening. The lava burned through the wood and created these amazing lava casts which can still be seen…
Forested bluffs, calming waves and towering Doug Firs are waiting for you in Gleneden Beach near Lincoln City Oregon. There's nothing quite like walking along the golden sands of the Siletz Bay at sunset with your…
Hells Canyon is the kind of Oregon place that makes you pull over, step out of the car, and briefly forget what you were saying. Carved by the Snake River along the Oregon-Idaho border, it is…
Oregon is wild, beautiful, diverse, and breathtaking, and one Oregon man is on a mission to share it's captivating beauty with the world through video. Matt Cook makes outdoor exploration videos featuring places to hike, wildlife…
When people think of Oregon they tend to think of lush green forests filled with ferns, long weeks of rain in the winter, and perhaps of Oregon's abundance of stunning waterfalls. What you might not have…
I don't know when or why this obsession first came about. If I try to trace it back, maybe it was my first glimpse of Lower Eight Mile School, sitting alone and desolate in a field…
As the sun rises over another day on the trail, it's just you and nature. There are no crowds on the rugged and scenic Oregon Desert Trail. In fact, this 750 mile route located on public…
Whether you're young or old, fit or self-described couch-potato, hiking is one of those diversely perfect activities that can cost little to no money but be a richly rewarding experience. From easy jaunts to find a…
Ice can do interesting things to the landscape and change the way we perceive our surroundings. Suddenly our daily commute can become dangerous, or our favorite waterfall can become the perfect spot for a day of…
Oregon is beautiful during every season, but it expresses itself in a variety of ways during winter. Because of Oregon's diverse climate, Oregon sees rain, snow, frost, ice, frozen waterfalls, huge crashing waves at the coast,…
