Alvord in Winter: Big Sky and Silence
Getting to the far reaches of Oregon in the middle of winter has its challenges, but I’m always happy to have made the trip to Alvord Desert.
Outdoors
14 Photos From Our Oregon Community
In November 2016, we reintroduced the Oregon Postcard contest. These are some of our favorite submissions so far.
An Athlete Who Cares for Athletes
Oregon gave Dr. Jeffery Holmboe plenty of opportunity to practice his specialty. In doing so, he sacrificed his health for his passion to be helpful.
Adventures Without Limits
Adventures Without Limits takes elderly, disabled and underrepresented populations into nature to show them how to do what they didn’t think was possible.
Hiking Into Opal Creek Wilderness
This area was off the grid. No cell coverage. No roadside assistance. Once I reached the Opal Creek trailhead’s parking lot, my jaw dropped.
Travel Spotlight: Cougar Hot Springs
Five cascading pools of milky blue water flow down the hill and make up Terwilliger Hot Springs, more commonly called Cougar Hot Springs, near Blue River.
Behind-the-Scenes Moments in Oregon’s Backcountry
Behind-the-scenes moments in Oregon’s backcountry often go unseen. Photographer Tyler Roemer managed to document these moments.
Oregon’s Extreme Getaways
For those who like to live on the adventurous side, these extreme getaways take you into the depths of Oregon, filled with adrenaline and unmatched beauty.
Snowshoeing at Oregon’s Only National Park
Crater Lake National Park offers ranger-led snowshoe tours each winter, starting in November and ending in May—completely free of charge.
The Geothermal Mystique of Summer Lake Hot Springs
Reset and recharge in the Oregon Outback with mineral pools, stargazing and ancient archeology.