Oregon is home to over 1,400 named lakes, but this one is hard to beat for its stunning views, outdoor recreation ...

An Oregon kayak guide explores beyond the city limits, tracing the Willamette River to the terminus of the Columbia, paddling from Portland to Astoria. A defining geographical feature of Oregon is the ...

Crowds on the trails have exploded in the past decade, and multiple surveys and studies conclude hiking and walking in natural spaces is Oregon's top pastime. And that’s great. It’s good that people ...

And it's been a rough spring already on Oregon waters, with a number of drownings and water rescues. That's not to say that you shouldn't consider learning to kayak. It's just a reminder that rivers ...

WHITE SALMON, Wash — Extreme Jose decided to give whitewater kayaking a try, with a little help of course. Wet Planet helps train and prepare people for whitewater kayaking. They pride themselves on ...

TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Ore — Powerful ocean breakers can be deceiving along the coast. For if you know where to go, safe harbors like Nehalem, Oregon, offer a fine launch point that allows you to explore a ...

TIERRA DEL MAR, Ore. — The bald head and whiskered face popped out of the water about 20 yards from our kayaks, wearing an expression that appeared deeply concerned. The wide eyes of a harbor seal ...

. Please limit your letter to 150 words and include your home address and phone number for verification. You can also Post at , the Oregonian's online community opinion hub. The Oregonian's article on ...

Clarno Rapids is the first topic that comes up when talking about running the John Day River. We asked our shuttle driver Donna, a folksy grandmother who lives in the town of Fossil, about Clarno. She ...

The Oregon Marine Board has proposed increasing fees on rafts, kayaks and other non-motorized boats in an effort to improve boat ramp facilities and access statewide. Currently, non-motorized boaters ...