If you’re looking to lace up your hiking boots and dive into some of Oregon’s most beautiful landscapes, Bend is the perfect spot to explore. The area offers a variety of trails that showcase the ...

As the seasons shift and the weather continues to warm, you may be starting to plan out the hikes you hope to go on this spring and summer. To make it easy for you, the local conservation group Oregon ...

Built in 2022 in the Oregon Badlands Wilderness Area near Bend, hiking the 6-mile Nighthawk Trail serves as a sunny respite from winter gloom ...

The Lava River Cave exhaled chilled air. I put on my sweatshirt, despite the hot July day. Though I'd been warned about the sudden drop in temperature to a crisp 42 degrees, it was hard to believe I'd ...

Oregon is a Fido-loving frenzy for outdoor lovers with furry pets. But few communities are as dog-friendly as this small ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — State parks across Oregon are offering free guided hikes to ring in 2026 on New Year’s Day. The First Day Hikes 2026 events all take place on January 1 at 25 different parks ...

Guided hikes to kick off the new year are returning with the annual "First Day Hikes" series at 25 Oregon state parks. Rangers and volunteers will lead hikes that range from a quarter-mile stroll to a ...

Wendy Gorton’s family-friendly hiking guides are informative and fun for everyone– not just kids. All listed hikes are low-level difficulty— under four miles and an elevation gain of less than 900 ...

After what feels like a long summer, Eugene is here to welcome us back for another year. With cool weather, changing leaves and less rain, it’s the perfect opportunity to get outside. Whether you’re ...