Oregon’s wine country is renowned for its lush landscapes and exquisite wines, yet some of its most charming trails remain off the beaten path. As 2025 approaches, wine enthusiasts should prepare to ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks with the U.S. Forest Service about when the Opal Creek ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Those looking to find a good beach spot this summer but are hoping to avoid crowds may be glad to know four spots along the Oregon ...

The Statesman Journal has completed 190 episodes of the Explore Oregon Podcast. The podcast, hosted by longtime outdoors reporter Zach Urness, features Oregon’s best travel destinations while covering ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks with an Oregon ranger who saved hundreds of people from the path of the deadly 2020 Labor Day Fires. Nikki Swanson, Sweet Home ...

If you’ve been to the seaside town of Bandon, you may have followed the circles in the sand, but follow the hoofprints in the sand for a brand new way to appreciate Oregon’s coast: on horseback.

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness chats with author Cheryl Hill about her new book "Hiking ...

Ever wanted to explore the Columbia River Gorge like a local? Heading to Bend, Ore., or even the Oregon Coast and want to know where to grab a bite to eat or sip a craft beer? Portland-area author ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks about the popular mini cabins at Detroit Lake State Park and great places to visit nearby during the spring. The cabins were ...