In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks about the Oregon Outback and Summer Lake area, a land of desert canyons, hot springs, hikes and quite possibly Oregon's best ...

There’s no doubt that the hikes in Oregon are spectacular. And if you ask us, this state has some of the best hiking in the country (#NotAtAllBiased). From enchanting coastal vistas to foggy majestic ...

Located in Deschutes County, Smith Rock features dramatic cliffs rising above a semi forested high desert landscape. The park ...

If tight hallways, low-hanging ceilings, or dark, enclosed spaces send your neurons into a panic spiral, keep on scrolling. But if weaving between towering rock walls through narrow vertical chasms ...

Sept. 3 of this year marked the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. On that day 60 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Wilderness Act of 1964 into law, officially creating the ...

With an abundance of outdoor activities including hiking, stargazing and horseback riding, coupled with the promise of blue skies, it doesn’t take any convincing for me to book the trip. The fastest ...

The Oregon Badlands Wilderness, so named for its wild and rugged terrain, lies just 15 miles east of Bend, Oregon. While the Badlands is easy to reach, this spectacular landscape has a way of ...

What’s better than starting the new year on a beautiful hike? The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is once again offering just that, with another slate of free, guided hikes on New Year’s Day.