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Explore Oregon: Making the most of the outdoors

Everything to know about exploring Oregon's best outdoor destinations from the Statesman Journal including where to camp, hike, bike and more.

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Lincoln City: This coastal city is worth a closer look

Lincoln City: This coastal city is worth a closer look

Often overlooked, Lincoln City has just what you need for a quick day trip or overnight to recharge and get out on the O... Read more

23 Aug 2018

32mins

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Oregon Desert Trail: Discover Oregon's high desert

Oregon Desert Trail: Discover Oregon's high desert

Outdoors editor Zach Urness speaks with Renee Patrick, coordinator for the Oregon Desert Trail, about the challenging ea... Read more

11 Jun 2019

26mins

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Oregon Lighthouses: Climbing history's beacons of light

Oregon Lighthouses: Climbing history's beacons of light

We run down our favorite lighthouses on the Oregon Coast and how you can climb to the top.

7 Oct 2019

28mins

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Fire lookout towers: Your guide to booking a night

Fire lookout towers: Your guide to booking a night

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, outdoors editor Zach Urness and producer David Davis discuss the fascinat... Read more

3 Nov 2018

46mins

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Oregon Wildlands Act: Senator Ron Wyden on the fight for Oregon's last primeval rainforest

Oregon Wildlands Act: Senator Ron Wyden on the fight for Oregon's last primeval rainforest

We sit down with Sen. Ron Wyden to discuss the Oregon Wildlands Act and the creation of a new wilderness area around Dev... Read more

11 Mar 2019

38mins

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Backcountry snorkeling: Exploring Oregon's underwater canyons in the woods

Backcountry snorkeling: Exploring Oregon's underwater canyons in the woods

Zach finds inspiration from dives performed by biologists conducting fish counts and discusses a combination of hikes in... Read more

23 Jul 2019

15mins

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Sno-Parks: Finding your snow on Santiam and Willamette Pass

Sno-Parks: Finding your snow on Santiam and Willamette Pass

Whether you're a ski fan looking for some fresh powder, a first-time snowshoer, a family looking to sled, or want to tak... Read more

11 Feb 2019

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Limited Entry Part 1: Limited entry comes to the Oregon wilderness

Limited Entry Part 1: Limited entry comes to the Oregon wilderness

Hiking and camping in three of Oregon's most popular wilderness areas will be restricted starting in 2020, an attempt by... Read more

17 Nov 2018

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Limited Entry Part 2: How limited entry saved the Obsidian Trail

Limited Entry Part 2: How limited entry saved the Obsidian Trail

In this second part of a special report where we explore limited entry in Central Cascades wilderness areas, we'll revis... Read more

24 Nov 2018

19mins

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Oregon's Coast Range: Where the crowds aren't

Oregon's Coast Range: Where the crowds aren't

With many Oregon destinations being 'loved to death', we'll tell you where to seek out great hikes without the crowds.

23 Aug 2018

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Waldo Lake: Paddling to hidden campsites on Oregon's clearest lake

Waldo Lake: Paddling to hidden campsites on Oregon's clearest lake

In this episode, we talk about kayak and canoe camping at Waldo Lake, one of the clearest and most beautiful lakes in Or... Read more

20 Sep 2019

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South Santiam: Stay at House Rock campground, climb Iron Mountain

South Santiam: Stay at House Rock campground, climb Iron Mountain

A quick look at destinations along the South Santiam River including House Rock Campground and Iron Mountain.

8 Jul 2019

11mins

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From the mild to the wild in Oregon's Wallowa Mountains

From the mild to the wild in Oregon's Wallowa Mountains

We'll run down the options for escape in the Wallowa Mountains and the town of Joseph. From easy going family adventures... Read more

1 Dec 2018

33mins

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Gear we love for Oregon's outdoors

Gear we love for Oregon's outdoors

In this episode outdoors editor Zach Urness and producer David Davis are joined by Salem Summit Company's Tori Mullins t... Read more

20 Dec 2018

43mins

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Oregon Whale Watching: Where to see whales so close 'you can hear them breathe'

Oregon Whale Watching: Where to see whales so close 'you can hear them breathe'

In this episode we're joined by marine expert Luke Parsons to talk about the majesty of the whale migrations along the O... Read more

2 Mar 2020

33mins

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