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Nature is a vital part of many people's lives, which makes it difficult when stuck inside because of bad weather, social distancing, or just because you've been too busy to get out. We've compiled some of…
The Steens Mountains in Eastern Oregon were hiding a long forgotten secret: beautiful wild mustangs that had been long forgotten. This herd of Kiger Mustangs are direct descendants of horses brought to the New World by…
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…
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…
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…
Oregon is a treasure trove of natural wonders, with a bounty of stunning waterfalls that are waiting to be discovered. While Multnomah Falls might be the most renowned among them, there are many other awe-inspiring falls…
You might not know what forest bathing is, but that's ok, we're here to share the magic of taking in the forest atmosphere. National forests cover about 25% of Oregon, and that's not counting the state…
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…
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…
From humble beginnings in 1890s New Jersey and contracting polio at age 7 (which left her with a lifelong limp), Dorothea Lange went on to become one of the most prolific photojournalists of her era. At…
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…
