VERNONIA, Ore. — For a mix of history and recreation off the beaten path, look no further than Vernonia, Oregon. “For me, being able to be outdoors is a way to discover new things,” said Michael ...

BUXTON, Oregon — There are many ways to explore Oregon’s backroads and byways, and here’s a favorite that you can roll along on a safe Washington County bike trail — plus, enjoy a warm, dry campout ...

Members of the Mount St. Helens Club didn't want to wait, however. Earlier this week, 14 bicycle riders and five hikers from the club visited the Banks-Vernonia trail, which extends 21 miles between ...

After 20 years, you can finally ride the full length of the 21-mile Banks-Vernonia Trail completely off the highway through gorgeous scenes like this.(Photos: Oregon Parks and Recreation) ...

The U.S. boasts incredible bike trails. From the Idaho mountains to the Arizona desert, to both Atlantic and Pacific shores, ...

VERNONIA, Ore. — There's a state of mind known to long-distance hikers best described, I suppose, as "autopilot." It's the moment when walking becomes so fluid you only consider the surrounding forest ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Sitting at the foot of the Coastal Mountain Range is the rural community of Banks. The small town is filled with beautiful farmlands and is home to the Banks-Vernonia State ...