James Watt led a similar effort to privatize natural resources for mining, energy development, logging, and sprawl.

Oswald West State Park is undoubtedly a hidden gem in the Pacific Northwest. While the "versus" debate is subjective, Oswald West beats Olympic National Park in terms of affordability and ...

The development comes after a state regulator and a Shields Valley water commissioner restricted the exclusive ranch’s access ...

Oregon’s cool-climate vineyards are redefining American sparkling wine—combining finesse, intensity, and terroir in one of ...

Less famous but just as unforgettable, these state parks showcase iconic landscapes without the long lines at America’s ...

The company is building an exploration well this year and plans to begin drilling production wells (those that can eventually ...

The trial of John T. Scopes was an irresistible spectacle that pitted evolution against religion, with public schools as the ...

Located about 58 miles east of Roseburg along Highway 138, this natural wonder sits in what locals affectionately call Oregon ...

Charles Bartlemay steps out of his front door and begins mowing the lawn at Petersen Rock Garden in Redmond, OR. He weaves ...

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (nps.gov/joda) is a bafflingly underexplored marvel of the state’s landscape. Only about three hours away from Portland, a visit offers the sublime experience of ...

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is accusing a Crown Point-based property management company of violating the state's ...

I see art as a medium of encounter. Not just with nature, but with forces greater than ourselves,” the artist told Observer.