Summer is the height of the visitor season for the National Park Service. Last year, nearly 332 million people visited NPS sites, a record that is likely to be broken this year. That surge in visitors ...

Wupatki National Monument is one of the most fascinating historic places in Arizona. The Puebloan ruins are strikingly ...

A repost on the region of Lassen Peak in California, originally written by Henrik in 2013 This article began as a regular piece on Lassen Peak but quickly expanded as I discovered how complex the ...

Located about 58 miles east of Roseburg along Highway 138, this natural wonder sits in what locals affectionately call Oregon’s “waterfall corridor” – because apparently, one stunning waterfall just ...

While more well-known lakes like Tahoe and Crater Lake are amazing, finding more off-the-radar lakes can bring less crowds ...

Red brick buildings line the main street, with mountains creating a stunning backdrop. The cost of living here is about 20% lower than the Oregon average, making your retirement dollars go much ...

As another summer of national park crowds leads to the inevitable run-ins between humans and animals—sometimes with tragic consequences—follow these expert tips on how best to proceed when you spot ...

The title comes from Readers Digest, which included Crater Lake on its list of “America’s most swimmable lakes.” A “swimmable ...

My kids are really into national parks. In fact, the theme of their room is national parks. (WPA-era posters, old canteen, Pendleton throw. It’s pretty cute.) And one day, looking ...

A meteorite impact thousands of years ago may have triggered a landslide in the Grand Canyon and reshaped the Colorado River ...

In this week’s edition of Holden’s Hikes, Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy explores the scenic beauty of Crater Lake ...

Oregon's growing list of dark sky places makes it one of the most ideal states for stargazers. Oregon has seven dark sky ...