It’s early August, and the mosquitoes in the Central Oregon Cascades have largely subsided. Throw in the heat of summer and the still-long days, and you have the perfect recipe for a hike-and-swim ...

Oregon is home to over 1,400 named lakes, but this one is hard to beat for its stunning views, outdoor recreation ...

Take a dip in Oregon at the five cleanest lakes the state has to offer, where you can fish, kayak, hike, boat, or dive, with ...

The snow continues to melt in the mountains, and now most all high-elevation trails in the Central Oregon Cascades are accessible to hikers. As you make plans for memorable alpine treks, below is a ...

Oregon's wildfire season has been busy this year, with 38 large active wildfires burning in just about every corner of the state. While evacuations and smoky skies are the biggest concern, it also ...

I never expected to find my happy place tucked into the Southern Oregon Cascades, but here we are. Lake of the Woods Resort ...

Waterfalls can feel like a dime a dozen in Oregon, where hundreds of documented plunges and multiple “waterfall corridors” are found in the Columbia River Gorge, Willamette Valley, Coast Range and, ...

Molly O'Brien is a Los Angeles-based journalist who writes and edits for a variety of international travel and lifestyle outlets. When she's not writing or traveling, she enjoys outdoor adventures ...