There has been some confusion about the date of the 4th Annual Bonaparte Lake Ice Fishing Derby. A second derby is scheduled for Jan. 31 – this one supporting veterans. Register online at The annual ...

Book a stay at one of America's oldest national park lodges, where history, cozy charm, and unforgettable mountain views come ...

The mighty Rogue River provides world-class fishing, rafting, and kayaking opportunities just a short drive away. The Oregon ...

Ontario sits right on the Idaho border, making it the official greeter to everyone entering Oregon from the east. The welcome sign proudly announces “Where Oregon Begins,” and they take that job ...

A very popular natural attraction in the United States has been closed to the public. And it won’t be open again for a few years’ time. Announced last year via publications such as The Weather Channel ...

Efforts to preserve and rebuild populations of the Crater Lake newt, a tiny, semi-aquatic sub-species of salamanders found only in Crater Lake, are moving forward. Also known as the Mazama newt, their ...

Join WALKIN’ WEST host Steve Weldon for a hike around America’s deepest, bluest lake, Crater Lake. Join WALKIN’ WEST host Steve Weldon for a hike around America’s deepest and bluest lake, Crater Lake.

In 2025, the Statesman Journal outdoors team wrote about fascinating people and traveled to stunning places. Here's our 10 ...

On a radiant July afternoon, a pair of scientists hung their heads off the side of a boat and peered into the brilliant blue water of a lake known for its clarity. They were watching for the exact ...

Crater Lake’s stunning blue waters are just the beginning of what makes this natural wonder so captivating. Beneath the surface – both literally and figuratively – lies a world of mysteries, strange ...