In the high desert of Central Oregon, the Deschutes River is a lifeline for farmers and landowners — but a century-old water ...

Discover the rugged beauty of Oregon's high desert, where towering rock formations, sweeping canyon views, and peaceful ...

I felt every drop of sweat make its way down my face, neck and back as I stared down the rattlesnake, its beady eyes locked with mine, daring me to move. At this point, a few miles into my ...

To encourage use and help hikers with planning, a "trips report" section has been added to the web-based information on the roughly 800-mile Oregon Desert Trail. The trail was conceived and mapped ...

Photographer Meg Roussos is one of just 290 hikers who have completed all three long-distance hikes in the U.S.: the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide trails. But this spring she ...

I felt every drop of sweat make its way down my face, neck and back as I stared down the rattlesnake, its beady eyes locked with mine, daring me to move. At this point, a few miles into my ...

Those seeking peace and solitude away from any crowds this spring need only look to the east from Portland. Drive across the Cascade Mountains, take the gravel roads and head to the dusty trailheads ...

Where to stay: Birch Creek Historic Ranch – This ranch owned by the Bureau of Land Management has five free campsites along the Owyhee River. The property has a water source and restroom that is open ...