PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN) — Summer temperatures are heating up, and the allure of local rivers and lakes is growing stronger. But with that allure comes risks, according to local officials. The deputy ...

Crater Lake, located in southern-central Oregon, is famous for its stunning deep blue color and exceptional water clarity.

Prineville, Oregon might just be the stress-relieving prescription you didn’t know you needed. Tucked away in Central Oregon’s high desert, this charming town offers a perfect blend of outdoor ...

Oregon transportation officials have abruptly ended a yearslong agreement that tasks Portland with conducting homeless camp sweeps on state-owned property within city limits, a move that will likely ...

Hidden away in the forests near Astoria and the Oregon Coast, this beautiful waterfall is a scenic spot to go swimming and ...

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fish biologist Jeff Ziller talks about the art of fishing Oregon's mountain lakes.

Collier Memorial State Park is like that friend who has multiple talents but never brags about any of them. This park seamlessly blends natural beauty, Oregon history, and outdoor recreation in a ...

By Steve Wilent For The Mountain Times Last July’s column, “Feeling Stressed Out? Listen to The Music of the Forest,” ...

Starting July 2, 2025 at 12:01 a.m., activities on BLM-managed lands in Jackson and Josephine counties will face restrictions ...

Police hunting for Travis Decker have confiscated an abandoned tent and a cooler about 15 miles from where three girls' ...

Family road trips don’t have to mean restlessness, endless pitstops and long nights. Glamping offers a road trip upgrade that ...

Four dams fell. Now, Indigenous youth are paddling the Klamath from source to sea, reclaiming a river — and a part of ...