BAKER CITY, Ore. — Views across the length of northeast Oregon feel almost commonplace on the Elkhorn Crest Trail, one of the highest and most unusual pathways in the state. The 23-mile national ...

BAKER CITY, Ore. — Views across the length of northeast Oregon feel almost commonplace on the Elkhorn Crest Trail, one of the highest and most unique pathways in the state. The 23-mile national ...

OAKRIDGE — This was sensory overload. I was simply riding too fast. That can happen on the Alpine Trail, where the thrilling singletrack descent through the lush Willamette National Forest can provoke ...

Alpine Trail #3450 of the Willamette National Forest across the river from Westfir, Oregon is affectionately known as the crown jewel of the Oakridge mountain biking trails system. For one, it’s a ...

A slog in the snow. Trip Date: 1/20/08 I made the accent up the Alpine Trail on Sunday.I Left town at 5:30 a.m., I took my time getting ready and fired off from the car in beautiful Oregon weather.

Boasting a rugged coastline, towering forests, and majestic mountains, Oregon is the epitome of a state loaded with natural beauty. The most majestic of its mountains is Mount Hood; standing at 11,239 ...

If you’re looking to explore some of Oregon’s most beautiful alpine lakes, hiking through its parks is a great way to experience the scenery. Trails leading to these lakes offer peaceful escapes, ...

The trail is intertwined with northeast Oregon’s mining history. Sections of the path show up on Forest Service maps as far back as 1931, connecting old boomtowns to the high mountain lakes and crest.