Aside from abundant sunshine, a trip to Bend, Ore. offered our writer hikes, stargazing excursions and more on a recent trip.

An old friend (probably quoting a still older friend) once told me about fat-tire adventures, “if you’re not hiking, you’re ...

Hiking in and around the old military batteries ... the Hobbit Trail on the central Oregon coast can feel spooky even on a ...

Discover the beauty of Oregon's national parks. From Crater Lake to historic trails and monuments, explore the diverse ...

Waterfall season has returned in Oregon. As the rain arrives in soaking sheets, the state’s refueled cascades hit center stage. It’s an especially pleasant time for a waterfal ...

Bend, in Central Oregon, where the slopes are hot and the ... you can access skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, road biking, trail running, kayaking, rock climbing, waterfalls ...

Ask an Oregon local, and they'll likely name autumn as one of the best times to visit. The crowds thin as warm-weather ...

Tim Neville There are only a few cities in the country that can claim to have a volcano within their limits and Bend is one ...

Minna Anthony Common Nature Center is celebrating National Hiking Day on Sunday, Nov. 17, starting at 1 p.m. Minna Anthony ...

In 2020, customers were paying about $48 a month on their gas bills. Cascade Natural Gas services customers in Central and ...

If you like challenging hikes, choose Misery Ridge ... the indoor/outdoor High Desert Museum allows guests to learn more about Central Oregon’s History. Check out unique exhibits such as ...