Recreation

Hiking and Advocacy at Central Oregon’s Fall River

Hiking and Advocacy at Central Oregon’s Fall River

By Sara Pipinich My favorite thing to do on a Saturday morning is connect with nature. Recently, I joined an Oregon Wild hike to the Fall River. The Fall River is a spring-fed stream that flows near Sunriver in Central Oregon. The trail is a 4.4-mile loop filled with old-growth trees, clear streams, beautiful wildflowers, […]

August 12, 2024

Public Lands, Recreation, River Democracy Act, Rivers, Article
Hardesty Mountain Roadless Area: Vigilance, Close Calls, & Heroes

Hardesty Mountain Roadless Area: Vigilance, Close Calls, & Heroes

Even a lover of ancient forests likes being on top of the world. Lingering on Mount June, I watch turkey vultures tipping wings at eye-level.

June 18, 2024

Public Lands, Recreation, Wilderness, Article
Five River Democracy Act Streams to Snowshoe Along in Oregon

Five River Democracy Act Streams to Snowshoe Along in Oregon

Even though many of our favorite hiking trails are covered in snow, winter is still a great time to get out and enjoy Oregon’s wild places. From the iconic Crater Lake National Park to the well-maintained trail systems outside of Bend, the state offers a plethora of breathtaking snowshoeing destinations. In this blog post, we’ll […]

January 30, 2024

Recreation, Article
Safeguarding Oregon’s Drinking Water: The Vital Role of the River Democracy Act

Safeguarding Oregon’s Drinking Water: The Vital Role of the River Democracy Act

Oregon is renowned for its wild rivers, lush forests, and breathtaking landscapes. These natural wonders not only provide opportunities for recreation but also serve as the primary source of drinking water for a majority of the state’s population. In fact, approximately 71% of Oregonians rely on streams and rivers, referred to as “surface water sources,” […]

November 15, 2023

Drinking Water, Recreation, River Democracy Act, Rivers, Article
Hiking in Old-Growth Forests – Seeing the Forest and the Trees

Hiking in Old-Growth Forests – Seeing the Forest and the Trees

By John Cissel Visitors to old-growth forests may know that these forests are ecologically important, but for most people, myself included, it is the more emotive aspects of an old forest that inspire and motivate us. We are struck by the sheer beauty of the stout, cinnamon tree trunks; the shafts of sunlight highlighting a […]

July 28, 2023

Forests, Old-Growth, Recreation, Article

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