Work on roads, trails and bridges has accelerated this year to allow the public to return to one of most beloved recreation ...

Oregon may not always top the typical bucket lists, but for those in the know, this Pacific Northwest gem is a treasure trove ...

In this episode, host Zach Urness talks about plans to reopen Opal Creek, the 2020 Labor Day Fires and traveling to North ...

Trail cameras reveal bears, cougars and bobcats returning to Opal Creek wilderness after the 2020 Beachie Creek fire burned ...

Oregon is a hiker’s paradise, offering a diverse range of trails that showcase the state’s stunning natural beauty. From lush forests to... The post 12 iconic Oregon trails every hiker should try once ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness gives an update on the fast-developing wildfire season in Oregon and then dives into how beloved places such as the Opal Creek area ...

In the late 2010s, Michelle King worked at Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument to help restore a landscape transformed by natural disaster. She didn’t know it at the time, but the work ...

After years of fires, trail closures and permit hassles, there are still bright spots for hikers, like the recently reopened trail to Battle Ax. The tallest peak in the Bull of the Woods Wilderness, ...

Atiyeh, who fought for decades to protect the Opal Creek area, has been missing since the Beachie Creek Fire swept through the Little North Santiam Canyon ...

Popular sites in the Opal Creek area like Three Pools and Shady Cove Campground could reopen in 2026, with full road access restored in 2027. The Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center at Jawbone Flats ...