When in Rome (Oregon)
Why is a remote town in the high desert named after the capital city of the ancient world’s most powerful empire? Well, the glory of this Rome does not come from the creations of man, but rather formations of the earth.
Explore Oregon
The Oregon Eclipse: Once-in-a-Lifetime Shots
August 21 was a Central Oregon photographer’s dream— the total solar eclipse would pass over our area of the state, and this was my chance to join friends and get some amazing shots. I never could have predicted I would encounter a wildfire while pursuing the perfect shot.
Things to do in Oregon September 2017
Fall is here! Send the kids back to school and have some fun!
Oregon Postcard: Melissa Whitney
This photo was taken somewhere between Troy and Flora, Oregon this past October on a road trip with my friend Paul.
Eugene in the Fall
Looking for fall splendor when the leaves start to change? Plan your trip to Eugene.
Things to do in Oregon
The eclipse isn’t the only exciting thing happening this month. Here’s our picks of fun and inspiring events from around the state.
Woahink Lake
Woahink Lake’s glassy surface and murky water hide a secret. The lake doubles as an obstacle course for recreational scuba divers and is home to several mock shipwrecks, a yellow submarine, and an 18-foot plastic shark, Mary 18, named for the dispatch call sign of fallen Eugene Police officer Chris Kilcullen.
Oregon Travel: Hood River
Oregon Trip Planner: Hood River is the place to be this summer!
Oregon Adventure: Slay Bass to Save Salmon
With warmer waters and lower stream flows, both of which favor the sedentary smallmouth, they’ve made it into the salmonoid spawning beds high up in the north and middle forks of the John Day. There, they benefit from “prey naiveté,” meaning salmonoids have no instinctual fear of the non-native bass. So anglers who want to have the most impact should concentrate their efforts in the upper reaches of the north and middle forks of the John Day.
Hike It Baby!
With its mission to raise a generation of nature lovers, this nonprofit started in July 2013 in Portland. Founder Shanti Hodges began with a few families—today there are more than 300 branches around the country encouraging families to get outside.