Jack Hill has been waiting for mountain bike trails in Eugene for nearly two decades. As a teenager, his parents would drive him an hour into the Cascade Mountains to ride the downhill trails that he ...

After what feels like a long summer, Eugene is here to welcome us back for another year. With cool weather, changing leaves and less rain, it’s the perfect opportunity to get outside. Whether you’re ...

Oregon's incredible natural landscapes stun visitors and locals alike year after year. The northwestern state is most recognized for its Pacific coastlines, Crater Lake National Park, and ...

Winter isn’t necessarily the best time for wildlife watching in the Eugene area — what with the potential for rain, snow, fog and the dreaded “inversion.” But there are plenty of places to find birds, ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Looking for a fun way to kick off the new year? Whether you are starting a resolution to spend more time outdoors or just want to spend the day in nature, Oregon State Parks is ...

Here’s a list of some of the best backyard hikes near the biggest cities in the Willamette Valley. These are hikes typically are accessible within 10-20 minutes of places such as Portland, Salem, ...

As the seasons shift and the weather continues to warm, you may be starting to plan out the hikes you hope to go on this spring and summer. To make it easy for you, the local conservation group Oregon ...

Oregon’s hiking reputation might conjure images of peaceful forest strolls and scenic viewpoints, but beneath those picture-perfect Instagram shots lies a world of lung-burning, quad-destroying trails ...

Eli Boschetto was early in the development of a new edition of “100 Classic Hikes: Oregon,” when he suffered a heart attack. The incident set him back a year as he took time away from hiking and ...