In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness and Makenzie Stamets look at why beloved Yellowbottom ...

What are the best spots on the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway, a 66-mile stretch of road that spans some of Central Oregon's most ...

Blowout Arm at Detroit Lake draws campers by the boat loads on hot summer weekends. (Terry Richard/The Oregonian) It's no secret. If you want great boating and water skiing, camp where there is great ...

There’s nothing better than waking in a tent before dawn, making coffee and hiking to a spectacular view to watch the sunrise. That type of experience is possible at these campgrounds, which offer ...

A hike-in campsite at Stub Stewart State Park in the Coast Range foothills west of Portland. (The Oregonian/2007) Here's one person's list of 10 great campgrounds for tent camping in Oregon. The list ...

OAKRIDGE, Ore. — There’s something unique about camping on an island. Severed from the mainland and all its inhabitants, you become governor of an adopted patch of earth in a way that’s different from ...

There’s a mysterious, otherworldly feel to Southern Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park. This gem-like lake, nestled high in the Cascade Range, is the deepest lake in North America — 1,943 feet — and ...

Oregon’s state parks are home to some of the state’s most beautiful views, and some of Oregon’s cushiest campgrounds. From campsites with ocean views to yurts equipped with cable TV and hot showers, ...