From lesser-known national parks to small towns with surprisingly impressive attractions, these underrated destinations run the gamut, offering something to pique the interest of all kinds of ...

Crystal-clear water, beautiful swimming holes, and perhaps even a manatee or two will be waiting just beyond your doorstep.

Spring break doesn’t have to mean expensive resorts or cross-country flights. Some of our favorite family trips have been ...

After five years exploring the Grand Canyon State’s dusty trails, I have designed the ideal road trip, especially for mountain bikers ...

Spring 2026 is just around the corner, meaning it's almost time for Oregon residents to set their clocks forward for daylight saving time. Oregonians gained more than an hour of daylight in February, ...

More Oregon state parks will begin charging for parking this spring. An additional 22 park sites will charge visitors a $10 parking fee starting March 30, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department ...

A day after the first official legal Willamette River spring chinook salmon of 2026 was landed, Oregon and Washington managers approved an early spring season for the lower Columbia River, two days ...

Is there anything more magical and inviting than a misty, secluded hot spring on a cold winter day? The Western United States is teeming with natural hot springs just waiting for you to discover them.

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While winter weather has been a bit unpredictable this season, many Oregon students and families are looking forward to one of the most anticipated breaks of the school year. Spring break offers a ...