Oregon Travel: Bend
Home to good microbrews, good trails, and good paddling, Bend is a vibrant outpost settled on the high desert just east of the volcanic Cascade Range.
Outdoors
Thru-Hiker Sage Clegg’s Desert Awakening
A wilderness perspective gleaned from the Oregon Desert Trail.
Spring Wildflower Hikes
If you can’t wait until summer, though, these lower-elevation hikes are dotted with wildflowers earlier in the season.
Five Hikes for the Whole Family
If you’re starting to piece together an agenda for summer break, consider tacking on these hikes that are short enough—and interesting enough—to hold kids’ interest.
Hiking in Portland
An often-cited perk of living in Portland is its proximity to Oregon’s natural wonders. The city is almost an equal distance from the mountains as it is from the coast. But if you’re looking for an easy escape within city limits, here are three places to explore.
Summit Structures
The summer of 1910 was a devastating season for Oregon’s wilderness.
Ideas for Spring Break in Oregon
Need last minute inspiration for Oregon adventures to take this spring? Here are five stories from 1859’s archives to get you out the door.
5 Accessible Adventures
Oregon has a lot to offer in terms of sightseeing and adventuring, but many places aren’t accessible to people with disabilities or limited mobility.
Five Getaways to Oregon’s Warmest Locales
If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes, to paraphrase Mark Twain.
Road Trips for the History Lover
In Oregon, history and adventure are one in the same.