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Peak Northwest

Hosts Jamie Hale and Vickie Connor take you to some of the greatest destinations in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

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Some of Oregon's least popular parks are worth a visit

Some of Oregon's least popular parks are worth a visit

Oregon has a lot of extremely busy state parks, but it also has plenty of places that see few visitors at all. This week... Read more

27 Feb 2020

36mins

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Oregon hot springs beckon this winter

Oregon hot springs beckon this winter

There are natural hot springs all over Oregon and the greater Pacific Northwest, from rustic mountain springs to high de... Read more

19 Dec 2019

21mins

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Adventures in the Alvord Desert

Adventures in the Alvord Desert

This week on the Peak Northwest podcast, we’re talking all things Alvord Desert. The seasonally dry lakebed in the far s... Read more

28 Nov 2019

20mins

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How to plan your 2020 Northwest travels

How to plan your 2020 Northwest travels

The new year has only just begun, but it’s already high time to start making your 2020 travel plans around the Pacific N... Read more

2 Jan 2020

32mins

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Learn to embrace the rainy day hike

Learn to embrace the rainy day hike

One of the best ways to get through Oregon’s rainy season is to embrace it. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we... Read more

9 Jan 2020

25mins

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Ski season preview

Ski season preview

This week on the Peak Northwest podcast, we join The Oregonian/OregonLive's sports trending editor, Tim Brown, to discus... Read more

12 Dec 2019

18mins

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Chasing waterfalls in Oregon’s Coast Range

Chasing waterfalls in Oregon’s Coast Range

We head to the rainy Coast Range mountains to discover hidden waterfalls in the woods.See Jamie’s stories on Niagara Fal... Read more

13 Feb 2020

26mins

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How yurts helped save Oregon parks

How yurts helped save Oregon parks

This week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast dives into the surprising history of yurts in Oregon — and why campers... Read more

23 Jan 2020

26mins

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Looking back on a year of adventure

Looking back on a year of adventure

Jim and Jamie look back at their respective years of adventure and exploration. Amy Wang, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s new... Read more

26 Dec 2019

31mins

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Our favorite winter hikes in the Portland area

Our favorite winter hikes in the Portland area

We discuss a few of our favorite winter options in and around Portland. We also shout out some Portland-area wildlife pr... Read more

20 Feb 2020

24mins

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Our guide to last-minute spring break road trips

Our guide to last-minute spring break road trips

Oregon’s spring break is fast approaching. And while lots of spring breakers have their plans set in stone, some others ... Read more

12 Mar 2020

22mins

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Finding the best fish, chips and chowder on the Oregon coast

Finding the best fish, chips and chowder on the Oregon coast

The Oregon coast’s signature cuisine can be summarized in four words: fish, chips and chowder. We sit down with Michael ... Read more

16 Jan 2020

25mins

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A guide to Portland running, trails and races

A guide to Portland running, trails and races

The heartiest of runners pound the pavement year-round. But as spring approaches, the prospect of warmer, sunnier days i... Read more

5 Mar 2020

29mins

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Why Bend shines in the wintertime

Why Bend shines in the wintertime

Bend is a special place any time of year, but we’re particularly fond of Oregon’s high-desert hangout during the wintert... Read more

6 Feb 2020

29mins

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Playing in the snow: The everything-but-downhill-skiing edition

Playing in the snow: The everything-but-downhill-skiing edition

Downhill skiing is one popular way to experience the majesty of the mountains, come wintertime. But there are plenty of ... Read more

30 Jan 2020

30mins

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Tricks for traveling with kids

Tricks for traveling with kids

Traveling with kids can be a challenge, albeit one with great rewards.For this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podc... Read more

19 Mar 2020

31mins

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Hood River’s heralded beer scene

Hood River’s heralded beer scene

Whether you’re looking for a funky farmhouse, barrel-aged Belgian or impeccable pub ale, Hood River’s breweries offer a ... Read more

5 Dec 2019

20mins

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Campfire stories: Your memorable animal encounters

Campfire stories: Your memorable animal encounters

We asked for your stories from the outdoors. And you delivered, responding with some darn good ones. So this week’s epis... Read more

30 Apr 2020

21mins

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Campfire stories: Adventures that pushed us to our limits

Campfire stories: Adventures that pushed us to our limits

We all like to share the best moments from our outdoor adventures, but sometimes our most difficult experiences are the ... Read more

23 Apr 2020

35mins

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Campfire stories: Our unforgettable animal encounters

Campfire stories: Our unforgettable animal encounters

Whether it’s a bear sighting, a critter who gets too close or a feisty creature who wants you to scram, we all have stor... Read more

16 Apr 2020

21mins

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