Ranked #1

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
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32mins
Ranked #2

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
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26mins
Ranked #3

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
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28mins
Ranked #4

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
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46mins
Ranked #5

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
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38mins
Ranked #6

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
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15mins
Ranked #7

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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33mins
Ranked #8

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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32mins
Ranked #9

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
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19mins
Ranked #10

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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22mins
Ranked #11

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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16mins
Ranked #12

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
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11mins
Ranked #13

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
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33mins
Ranked #14

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
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43mins
Ranked #15

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
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33mins