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Originally published in 2015; updated in August 2026. There are Oregon stories that sound a little exaggerated by the time they reach you. Maybe they have been polished over years of campfire retellings, or perhaps someone…
The hike to Broken Top is an absolute gem in Oregon, offering some of the most stunning views of ponderosa pine tree forests, vibrant fields of wildflowers, and a strikingly turquoise lake nestled in the shadow…
For broader context: Fairview wasn’t a psychiatric hospital, but its history belongs in Oregon’s larger reckoning with institutional care. Our investigation into what happened as Oregon closed its mental hospitals follows the promise of community treatment—and…
VANCOUVER, WA—It's been 35 years since Mount St. Helens erupted May 18, 1980. In April of 1980 a photographer for The Columbian, Reid Blackburn, took photographs during a flight over the simmering volcano. When Blackburn…
Current Bagby Hot Springs status Bagby Hot Springs is currently closed. The older fee, bathhouse, access, and reopening details below are not current. Before planning a trip, check the Forest Service’s current closure notice. For an…
