The Oregon Health Authority declared a health advisory for Detroit Lake, Big Cliff Reservoir and the North Santiam River on July 16 due to toxic blue-green algae at the trio of recreation destinations ...

flowing into its confluence with the North Santiam. A proposed drawdown of Detroit Lake is bringing concern that muddy water ...

The North Santiam River has a clean bill of health. Well, mostly. The Oregon Health Authority lifted the recreational use health advisory for the river Friday afternoon after test results showed toxin ...

There aren’t many mountain bike rides that take you past the grave of a woman who died giving birth in a snowstorm over a century ago. But then again, there aren’t a lot of rides like the Santiam ...

MARION COUNTY, Oregon — In the Santiam Canyon, the signs are everywhere. Many of the Marion County parks in the canyon’s corridor are closed to the public because of wildfire hazards. Almost four ...

In some ways, Duffy Lake is the Grand Central Station of the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. I know it’s odd to compare a New York City train station to an alpine lake. The similarity is that both are ...

A charming woodland town centered on a lake in Oregon delivers water activities, outdoor adventures, and rustic lodgings ...

While Highway 101 is often celebrated for its breathtaking views, Oregon offers a treasure trove of scenic drives that rival ...