Oregonians don’t go inside when the weather turns damp or cold. To the contrary, they get out the right gear and get outside! While most flock here in the summer to enjoy the coast, summit some epic ...

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A street in Bend, Oregon, five days after the snowstorm. Credit: Judy McCaslin photo In early February, I found myself solo hiking in a chilly Bend, Oregon, snowstorm. I had all of the right gear (see ...

Whether you’re looking to ski up to your chalet while sipping champagne, admire Timberline Lodge that set the stage for the iconic American film “The Shining”, or get wild with some backcountry cat ...

Mt. Hood Skibowl, home of Oregon’s biggest tubing park, announced Tuesday that it will be opening its tubing hills on Christmas Day, giving Oregonians another opportunity to get out on the mountain ...

Visiting Oregon’s state parks is about to get a little more expensive — again. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, staring down a looming budget shortfall to the tune of roughly $30 million, ...