Oregon WildBlog

Northeast Oregon is home to America's deepest canyon and the longest recorded habitation by humans. Learn about the importance of the Snake River to indigenous people, wildlife, and generations of battles to protect and restore it from a diverse group of multigenerational advocates.

From wilderness areas to urban backyards, bees are always underfoot yet often unseen.

Artist and filmmaker Suzie Moulton is bringing Journey to life in a stop-motion animated film – NOWHERES WOLF: A CALL NOT ANSWERED.

A frank and unscripted conversation on race, the outdoors, and more.

Take a virtual tour of some of the more off-the-beaten-path trails where you’ll be able to enjoy the mountain safely as we temporarily adjust our hiking habits in light of current health concerns.

A note to readers: This essay was initially published by Chad here. We republished it on our blog with Chad's permission. Join us on Wednesday, June 17 at 6pm PST for a discussion titled: "Systemic Racism in Outdoor and Urban Spaces. How Do We Move Forward?". Chad will be joined by 3 other panelists. 

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What’s cute, fuzzy, an expert 'rafter' and that Oregon Wild is working hard to bring back to the state?

Although new studies reveal a previously unexpected, tremendous capacity of  west coast forests to absorb CO2,  this new scientific understanding has not yet been transformed into public policy.