Hiking in the Columbia River Gorge is similar to hiking in Central Oregon: So many options exist, it is hard to know where to begin. I find it’s best to rely on the locals. On a recent visit to see my ...

A guidebook for hiking the Columbia River Gorge, Don J. Scarmuzzi's Day Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge was designed specifically to cover in 60 hikes nearly the entire 85-mile Columbia River Gorge ...

When it comes to heights, I'm terrified. It's one of my greatest fears. You likely will never see me riding a Ferris Wheel, ...

The Oregon Coast is my happy place. However, a close second are several of the waterfalls around the state. Oregon is home to more than 230 listed waterfalls, and many draw in quite a crowd. In fact, ...

The Mitchell Point Tunnel, a replica of the original built in 1915, opened in March on the Historic Columbia River Highway. The new tunnel features five arched windows and hand-placed stone masonry ...

When Lonely Planet names a destination among the world’s best, travelers want to know exactly how to experience it. Fortunately, the Peak Northwest podcast delivers an insider’s guide to visiting ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — With summer just beginning and more people heading into the Columbia River Gorge, search and rescue officials in Multnomah County are reminding hikers to take extra precautions and ...

"There is a ton of work to do before we can [reopen] them." Officials announce concerning reason behind abrupt closure of ...

At least 15 of Oregon's best known outdoors destinations, and likely more, are either closed, partly closed, or inaccessible ...