Estacada Lake
Hiker: Michelle Wonderling Favorite Oregon Hike: Estacada Lake near Milo McIver State Park
Outdoors
Eagle Creek Trail
Hiker: Douglas Keder Favorite Oregon Hike: Eagle Creek Trail Hiking Tips: It can get hot in the summer, so go early in the day. Social: @dougkeder
Mt. Hood’s Elk Cove
Hiker: Wesley Chancellor Favorite Oregon Hike: Mt. Hood’s Elk Cove Hiking Tips: Mt. Hood’s Elk Cove is a wildflower wonderland if visited at the right time — usually late July, early August. Barret spur is a short 2.5 mile hike from elk cove. It is however a serious butt burner. At just about 1100 feet elevation gain per mile. Trekking poles are a big help on the way down. Or make a quick decent jump on one of the glaciers and glissade down! Social: @wesleycphoto
Butte Creek Falls
Hiker: Shawn Forsythe Favorite Oregon Hike: Butte Creek Falls Hiking Tips: Walking stick, camera, water, snack, wear layers
Ice Lake
Hiker: June Starkey Favorite Oregon Hike: Ice Lake in Joseph, Oregon Hiking Tips: Trekking poles, food provisions and strength
Cool Campers
Camping doesn’t have to mean pitching a tent and hoping for the best weather. These Oregon-made trailers and adventure mobiles make camping an experience that combines vintage American charm with modern conveniences.
Secret Oregon Swimming Holes
Oregonians have a pretty friendly reputation, but when it comes to their swimming spots, they can get protective of hidden oases, and rightfully so.
Paddling Paradise
Here are some of our picks for a few of the most diverse places to paddle in Oregon.
Athlete Profile: Max King
You’ve been referred to as a “Jack of all trades” in the running world, competing in mountain, trail, marathon and track events. What inspires you to do all these different competitions?