Credit: Judy McCaslin photo In early February, I found myself solo hiking in a chilly Bend, Oregon, snowstorm ... Sometimes On the Trail can even mean a one-10th-mile urban trek in 5 inches ...

We tested the best daypacks of 2025 with options for every budget. Top picks include Osprey, Cotopaxi, and more.

Nothing beats packing up the car, making some new playlists, downloading a few podcast series, and heading off for a road ...

U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner faced a mix of about 100 supporters and displeased constituents during the first of his town-hall doubleheader Monday about an hour's drive southwest of Spokane, where he ...

Winter and spring take equal turns this time of year, so I am up for the daily wonder about what outdoor activities are ...

A landslide in Trail, Oregon, left Rylie Bacon and her family stunned as part of her grandmother’s yard was swept away by ...

Six community projects that range from new, lighted pickleball courts to creating new downhill mountain bike trails for ...

SALEM — Juniper removal efforts in Oregon’s high desert would receive $15 million under a bill that’s touted as a way to conserve water while reducing wildfire risks. Under House Bill 3135 ...

The trail is made for cruising through a northwest Oregon forest; plus, you can also enjoy 13 old railroad trestles that give you a flavor for the area’s history.

The ridge between the drainage with the cabin and where I stood in Black Canyon, appeared to be relatively open, hence bush ...

In this week's Out and About, we take a look at some gorgeous viewer photos capturing the beauty of Central Oregon. From ...